HIMACHAL PRADESH
NOTONMAP
On-site Internship Project
2 months
Reimagining rural livelihoods
through design and tourism
NotOnMap is a globally recognized social enterprise working towards sustainable tourism by empowering rural and marginalized communities. The organization focuses on cultural preservation, rural livelihood generation, and immersive community-led tourism experiences, transforming traditional villages into model destinations that celebrate heritage and sustainability.
Designing a Complete Village Experience
Signages
Designed and installed wayfinding signages across the village
Gamified Trek
Developed a gamified trek experience to help tourists learn about local plants in an engaging way;
Curating Experinces
Proposed sustainable design strategies for homestays and curated a holistic experience plan for visitors.
Say Hello to Bubbly
your friendly travel Buddy
Bubble bee leads the way! From signages to trek boards, this buzzing guide makes Mystic Village fun, friendly, and easy to explore.
Sonic Waves
Wayfinding Signages Text
Avenir
Regular Body Text
What if a nature walk could talk back?
A Gamified Trek & Trail Challenge
a playful spin on a simple nature walk. Along the trail, riddles placed a meter before each plant invited visitors to guess its name. The reveal? An info board speaking from the plant’s own voice, turning a walk into a storyfilled discovery.
Tap on the cards to reveal the answers
Mapping Local Life & Experiences
We also created a village map placed at the entry point, summarising all the experiences curated across the village. It helps tourists easily navigate and discover activities based on their location.
Building Meaningful Local Experiences
Beyond signage and display work, I contributed to enriching the village experience through culture-based interventions, community engagement, and sustainable tourism initiatives. each effort aimed to celebrate the village’s identity and empower local participation.
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