The Bamboo Team

Along with the IAYM students, there is a group of students working on a special project - developing innovative uses of bamboo in educational aids and other devices. This is part of a yearlong project funded by the National Mission on Bamboo Applications, and being executed by MSF with the aid of designers and artisans who specialize in bamboo based designs.

	During June 2-3, we were visited by Ms Rebecca Reubens, Managing Director of RHIZOME. Rebecca is a designer with a particular interest in the use of bamboo towards promoting environmentally sustainable and socially just practices.
	In a workshop with Rebecca, two students jot down their pet likes and dislikes about their educational experiences.This was the first step towards formulating the goals of the project.
	The list grows longer.
	At the end of the session, the students have arrived at a list of principles they would like to demonstrate through bamboo-based devices, as well as the key properties these should have.