Khushbu Kshirsagar

Statement

Khushbu is an Engineer, Educator and Designer interested in designing hands-on learning experiences at an intersection of engineering design, mathematics and art. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies in Learning Sciences. Her work follows an interdisciplinary approach to making with a focus on designing playful experiences that spark wonder and curiosity. She designs educational technologies in the form of toys, interactive mechanical art, paper zines and postcards; with the intention to take one away from the computer screen, and to enable accessibility.

Artworks

MorphBlox is a playful construction toy kit designed for building kinetic tessellations. The kit includes magnetic modular blocks that move dynamically when connected through 3D-printed connectors. This encourages intergenerational play and enhances adult-child interactions. By breaking down kinetic tessellations into modular pieces, MorphBlox makes exploring tiling and geometric patterns fun and interactive. Designed for informal learning environments, it fosters meaningful connections through shared creativity and collaborative problem-solving around mathematics.