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for innovation. After “very strong-headed practical meetings, with all technical
terms, being compiled with 30 sliders”, the capacity to act “like a child, just for
yourself, just to ease down. That takes courage,” she asserts. She believes “chil
dren have the power to do that” and to offer an authentic, resilient vision un
burdened by conventional constraints. Her dream of running an “art foundation
for children with special needs,” focused on open learning “where no questions
asked, no constraints,” integrating “art and ability to communicate effectively.
And life skills,” stands as a powerful testament to her vision for empowering
individual expression and capability, forging truly adaptive and human-centered
systems.
Besides the essential human element of inclusive design, the complex landscape
of sustainability demands an equally sophisticated blend of analytical rigor and
creative flexibility. How does one harness the power of data without losing the
nuance of human engagement? Srishti views these forces not as opposing poles
but as essential “co-pilots”. Her philosophy is clear: “Data tells you where to fire
it. Creativity at the same point in time helps us understand how to get people to
act on it.” This perspective underscores that mere factual presentation is insuffi
cient; a more genuine impact requires actionable translation that resonates with
human behavior. The “magic,” she asserts, ultimately “lies in the person who is
interpreting the data”.
Srishti’s interdisciplinary background directly informs this crucial interpretive
role. Drawing from her psychology background alongside data science and social
impact, she gains keen insight to “know the behavioral patterns or the changes
behind insight and imagination”. This allows her to translate “complex matrix
into visual maps” or associate them with compelling “analogies” and “timelines”,
moving beyond raw metrics to create relatable narratives. This approach funda
mentally challenges one directive quantitative methods, often prioritizing ob
jectives and timelines over understanding the human system. By making data
accessible and actionable, she aims to ensure that rigorous analysis directly in
forms creative strategies for impactful engagement.
“Every system has to adopt to individual realities,
and we forget that.”
The Interpreter’s Palette:
Blending Data, Creativity, and Psychology