Play becomes powerful when children explore, communicate, and discover together. I In 2010, while studying at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, our founder Aditi Agrawal visited the Blind People’s Association for a research project. At the time, it was one of many academic visits, undertaken with the curiosity and focus of a design student eager to learn. At the reception sat a cheerful man who was visually impaired. When Aditi asked if she could meet a faculty m

A context-driven outdoor play area designed specifically for its site, users, and landscape, not from a catalogue. When Gudgudee began in 2014, the vision was simple. To create high quality play areas that were thoughtful, inclusive, and intentional. The goal was never just to fill spaces with equipment. It was to design environments that welcomed different abilities, age groups, and contexts. Spaces that moved beyond standard swings and slides to offer richer, more meaningfu

Designing play requires on-ground understanding, thoughtful decision-making, and close engagement with the spaces where children actually play. Sometimes, when people hear about Gudgudee, they are surprised. Surprised that a twelve member team focuses exclusively on designing play areas. Not homes. Not offices. Not malls. Only play. At first glance, this focus can seem limiting. In a world that celebrates versatility and scale across sectors, choosing to work within a single