Quicksand is a leading design research and innovation consultancy in India, recognized globally for their expertise in user-centered innovations for emerging markets. Their work spans both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors helping organizations envision innovative new programs, products and services that are future facing and rooted in principles of user centered design. Ayush Chauhan, one of the co-founders of Quicksand, and leads the studio in new business, strategy and project management. Ayush is a strong advocate for transformative roles for design within public policy, international development, social enterprise and innovation.