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Monster Hunt

Monster Hunt is a game that educates and empowers children in a playful and engaging way!

A beginners booklet teaches kids about body safety, good and bad touches, and how to identify right from wrong. The game helps children create a safety network and provides them with the tools needed to stay safe.


Children then play with their parents to identify and capture “monsters” – allowing them to feel safe and protected, while simultaneously teaching them crucial life skills.

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Arranged!

Inspired by my personal journey to avoid an arranged marriage, Arranged allows players to intimately experience the challenges faced by South-Asian women.

Players are edutained through satirical scenarios based around skin whitening, secret boyfriends, and burdening dowries.

Read More:
BBC
NPR
Vice

Character Illustrations: Alex Kiesling
Photographs: Lucas Vasilko

Thank you to Saad Moosajee and Jason Beene

Crit Happens

Crit Happens revolves around the turbulent and unpredictable labyrinth that is art school. 

Obstacles including sleep deprivation and caffeine jitters are brought out in this commentary on art school culture.

Paltering Politicians

Paltering Politicians is a game that makes a statement about the corruption and hypocrisy that is rampant in the political world.

Players test their moral boundaries using cues inspired by real life scenarios of depravity.

"This game is just as entertaining as Pakistani politics" –MangoBaaz

Ascendant

Explore the world of celestial cycles and uncover the element, planet, modality and polarity that dominate your zodiac sign.

May the stars be ever in your favour!

Brain Games

Discover the loopholes in your perception of reality as you put your mind and body to the test through a series of challenges. 

Based on the Emmy-nominated National Geographic TV series Brain Games, this board-game unlocks the science behind the mysteries of why we say, see, feel, and act the way we do!

(dis)connected

(dis)connected challenges the bitter narrative imposed by those in power.

Elements of the Pakistani and Indian flags were transformed into peace signs, and intervention was held outside the consulates in New York.

Wearing red, in solidarity with Kashmir; connected at all times, either back to back, in the same space, or via a red string, the performers used these newly designed flags and sculptures as a call for peace.

Press:
Mangobaaz
The News Run
DissDash

Partners in crime:
Akansha Gupta
Anushka Pai
Torin Blankensmith

Aurat March

On March 8th, we will come together as one to march for our rights. We will come together to honor, defend and celebrate our heroes. 

Join us as we take over the streets of Pakistan.

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Note: These images are not to be reproduced for sales/profits.

Harvard Handbook – COVID Edition

COVID-19 challenged all individuals. It brought to light broken systems and class discrepancies – particularly amongst academic institutions.

As a student during the time of crisis, I witnessed firsthand questionable actions and lack of transparency from Harvard officials. 

Inspired by the student handbook that is issued annually, the “Harvard Handbook - COVID Edition” is a lighthearted commentary on the (lack of) strategies adopted by Harvard University during the Coronavirus pandemic.

By:
Nashra Balagamwala
Hermano Luz Rodriguez
Stephanie Yeung

Tuk-Tuk-Truck

The "Tuk-Tuk Truck" is an ornamental toy that combines elements of a Rickshaw with a truck; a vibrant scene that represents the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan.

Willies Superbrew

Willie’s Superbrew is a hard seltzer made with real fruit, fresh herbs and spices to create “unapologetically flavourful” drinks.

Their packaging was design to represent the importance Willie’s places on natural ingredients. Each can illustrates the most prominent flavours of the seltzer.

Mughal Cards

The deck of playing cards features illustrations of Mughal Rajas and Ranis, representing the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan. The suits were influenced by distinct yet diverse flora and fauna native to South Asia.

Monster Hunt

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Paltering Politicians

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Harvard Handbook – COVID Edition

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