Research Project
PustakGhar: Framework for Enhancing Reading Habits and Culture
Conducted in collaboration with Nascent Technologies, Woods at Sasan
The 'Challenge'
PustakGhar began with promise, it soon encountered key challenges like low participation from children and men, and poor visibility. The system relied heavily on one community manager, with limited book variety and no clear feedback or damage-reporting mechanism. Manual record-keeping further reduced efficiency and long-term sustainability.
Project 'Brief'
Develop a replicable, sustainable framework for rural community libraries that, Increases access to diverse literature, Engages all demographics, especially children and men, Encourages community ownership and advocacy, Integrates with local education and culture
Research 'Methods'
A mixed-method approach combining field immersion, user interaction, and secondary research to understand the ground realities of Pustak Ghar.
Research 'Insights'
Research Insights revealed key barriers in participation, visibility, content relevance, and community engagement that limited the impact of the Pustak Ghar initiative.
Key 'Solutions & Interventions'
Targeted design interventions to improve engagement, streamline operations, and build community ownership around Pustak Ghar.
Design 'Visuals'
Showcasing project journey, design process, and community engagement through images.
Demographics & Reading Behavior
Resource Assessment
Limited reading diversity (65% textbooks), underutilised spaces lacking setup, and highly willing teachers/volunteers ready to support.
Resource Organization System
Visual cataloging and organization system that works across literacy levels, combining color-coding, imagery, and simple categorization.
The PustakGhar
Household Mapping
