Squaircle

UVO · A Squaircle initiative

Learn to see differently.
And turn ideas into action.

Design-led learning for teens, university students and working professionals. Understand people, question assumptions, explore possibilities and practise using AI thoughtfully.

Unlearn Visualise Originate

Welcoming founding learning partners · October 2026–March 2027

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A changing world calls for curious minds.

Learning begins with noticing, listening and asking better questions. UVO gives people space to practise these capabilities through challenges from everyday life, education and work.

Design gives us a way to practise. AI gives us another tool to question, explore and use with care.

  • 01Curiosity and observation
  • 02Empathy and listening
  • 03Creative thinking
  • 04Critical judgement
  • 05Collaboration
  • 06Reflection and adaptability

Unlearn. Visualise. Originate.

  1. U

    Unlearn

    Notice what is happening. Listen to people. Question what you assume.

    Activities: Observation, conversation and problem framing.

  2. V

    Visualise

    Make sense of the challenge. Explore alternatives. Consider what could change.

    Activities: Mapping, sketching and critical exploration with AI.

  3. O

    Originate

    Make something small. Test it. Learn from the response.

    Activities: Prototyping, feedback and reflection.

One shared learning approach, adapted to the people and context.

Design Labs

Find your starting point.

Small, facilitated learning experiences built around a challenge your group can recognise.

Schools

Design Your Everyday

Help teens build curiosity and creative confidence by exploring an everyday school experience and imagining how it could work better.

  • Ages 13–17
  • Three sessions of two hours
  • Up to 20 learners
  • School staff member present
Example challenges
A more welcoming library. Less lunchtime waste. An easier first day at school.
Outcome
A team prototype and a short story explaining what changed through feedback.

Universities

From Problem to Prototype

Help undergraduates connect ideas with practical action by investigating a campus challenge, comparing possibilities and testing a simple concept.

  • Undergraduates across disciplines
  • Two sessions of three hours
  • Up to 20 learners
  • No design or coding experience required
Example challenges
Campus wayfinding. Student-club onboarding. Access to a student service.
Outcome
A team prototype and a case-study sheet documenting the problem, evidence and learning.

Enterprises

Human × AI Problem-Solving

Help your team understand a work challenge, question AI suggestions and experiment with a practical improvement.

  • Cross-functional professionals
  • Two sessions of three hours
  • Up to 16 participants
  • One agreed work challenge
Example challenges
Employee onboarding. Internal handoffs. Clearer service communication.
Outcome
A simple prototype and a 30-day experiment plan with an owner and a review date.

Selected Design Lab pilots are free during our founding phase. Participation is subject to fit and facilitator availability. Learning hours exclude breaks.

Start with 90 minutes of fresh thinking.

A practical introduction to observation, creative thinking and AI judgement. Bring your school, university or team together to experience how UVO approaches a familiar challenge.

90 minutes · Up to 25 participants · Online or locally in Chennai, by arrangement

Institutions coordinate participants and provide the venue or meeting platform. Selected groups can explore a deeper Design Lab afterwards.

Try a different way of thinking.

Three short exercises to use on your own or with a group. Open access. No sign-up needed.

Facilitator

Learn with a practitioner.

Saravanan Vijayakumar

Founder, Squaircle · UVO facilitator

Saravanan’s work connects design, business and AI transformation. At UVO, he brings a practitioner’s perspective to learning through observation, questions, making and reflection.

Programmes are currently designed and facilitated personally, with a limited number of sessions each month.

Bring a real challenge.
Start a learning conversation.

From October 2026 to March 2027, we’re welcoming schools, universities and enterprise teams to explore UVO through free introductory sessions and selected Design Lab pilots.

We’re looking for a clear learning goal, a committed coordinator and a group ready to participate and reflect.

For educators, institutional coordinators and team leads. School participation is arranged through the institution.

Questions

Who is UVO for?

School teens aged 13–17, university undergraduates across disciplines and working professionals in enterprise teams.

Do participants need design or coding experience?

No. Activities use observation, discussion, simple sketches and prototypes.

Do participants need paid AI tools?

No. The facilitator can demonstrate AI activities, and offline examples are available. School learners do not need personal AI accounts.

Are these programmes free?

Yes. Introductory sessions and selected Design Lab pilots are free during our October 2026–March 2027 founding phase, subject to fit and availability.

How are sessions delivered?

Online or locally in Chennai by arrangement. Hosts coordinate participants and provide the venue or meeting platform. School sessions require a staff member to be present.

Can the programme reflect our context?

Yes. We agree a suitable challenge and adapt examples while retaining the core learning structure.

Will participants receive a certificate?

Design Lab participants who meet attendance and participation requirements receive a UVO certificate of completion. This is a short learning programme, not an accredited qualification.

Can individuals enrol directly?

This founding phase focuses on institution-hosted groups. Anyone can use the open resources on this page.