Quest has won Gold at the International Design Awards (IDA) 2024 !
Designed for kids aged 6-11, Quest is an AI companion that sparks curiosity by blending exploration, learning, and storytelling. By day, it engages kids in nature-driven conversations, and by night, it projects personalized bedtime stories inspired by their adventures.
Huge thanks to Professor Jeehoon Shin for his invaluable mentorship and guidance throughout Studio 2 – IDUS 718.

Honored with First Place in the 2025 SCAD Artists' Book Competition for my artist’s book Nothing Butt Nude. This annual juried competition celebrates innovation and craftsmanship in book arts across all SCAD disciplines.
The work explores themes of form, body, and expression through experimental book design. Noted for its gestural, swooping structure and the use of lightweight paper, the book was praised for how its materiality embodied its conceptual intent.

TRIPPLE redefines home environments by prioritizing health, well-being, and sustainability, offering an innovative climate control system that supports urban living and social well-being. Designed for Generation Y professionals working from home, TRIPPLE fosters healthier indoor spaces while contributing to resilient and sustainable communities.

Quest inspires children to explore and learn from their surroundings. It identifies objects in nature, sharing insights by day, and transforms discoveries into bedtime stories by night, with the child as the hero. Combining technology and storytelling, Quest fosters curiosity, confidence, and a deeper connection to the world.

Designed for kids aged 6-11, Quest is an AI companion that sparks curiosity by blending exploration, learning, and storytelling. By day, it engages kids in nature-driven conversations, and by night, it projects personalized bedtime stories inspired by their adventures.

TRIPPLE redefines home cooling by addressing the shortcomings of traditional HVAC systems, which often lack aesthetic appeal and disrupt the seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Tailored for remote-working Gen Y professionals, TRIPPLE breathes air into your home workspace. Inspired by natural elements, TRIPPLE enhances sensory experiences to cultivate a nurturing, comfortable & soothing atmosphere. With customizable aesthetics & sensory elements including sound, smell, and light, TRIPPLE offers a personalized solution to meet diverse user preferences and ventilation needs.

Quest has won Gold at the International Design Awards (IDA) 2024 !
Designed for kids aged 6-11, Quest is an AI companion that sparks curiosity by blending exploration, learning, and storytelling. By day, it engages kids in nature-driven conversations, and by night, it projects personalized bedtime stories inspired by their adventures.
Huge thanks to Professor Jeehoon Shin for his invaluable mentorship and guidance throughout Studio 2 – IDUS 718.

Viraj Gapchoop, a standard X student from Jnana Prabodhini High School, won a silver medal and 'Inspire Award' at the national science exhibition for his semi-automatic water pump controller. The model, designed to prevent water wastage and protect the motor, earned him recognition and interaction with President Pranab Mukherjee.

In 2011, Viraj Gapchoop from Pune crafted 100 eco-friendly Ganesha idols for Ganesh Chaturthi. His idols, made from natural white clay and colored with organic dyes, dissolve completely in water, unlike those made with harmful chemicals. He also used manual polishing and hand spray techniques, avoiding energy-consuming methods.

Viraj Dinesh Gapchoop of Pune, born on July 20, 1998, invented the "Semi-Automatic Water Pump Controller," saving 20% water and electricity. He also created a documentary on this, which was selected for the Vasundhara International Film Festival 2010. Within three months, he raised ₹1.50 lakh in donations by September 1, 2010.

Viraj Dinesh Gapchoop has been granted Patent No. 328496 for his invention, the "Semi-Automatic Water Pump Control System." Filed on August 20, 2010, the patent is valid for 20 years, recognizing his innovation under the Patents Act, 1970.

At just 11 years old, Viraj Gapchoop set a national record by collecting over ₹1,30,000 for charity on June 30, 2010. He achieved this by presenting and installing his own invention, the 'Semi Automatic Water Pump Controller System,' demonstrating remarkable ingenuity and dedication at such a young age.