Gaurav doesn’t just study how people think creatively—he reverse-engineers the patterns behind breakthrough innovation
Author of “A CHILD in US: The Creative Thinking Handbook” | Designpreneur | Consultant | Coach | Speaker | Mentor at eCell IIT Bombay
Gaurav is a design anthropologist, author, and designpreneur dedicated to unlocking systematic creative thinking in individuals and organizations . As the creator of the CHILD Framework—a methodology for mastering creative problem-solving—he bridges cognitive science, design thinking, and practical innovation to address the World Economic Forum’s #1 skill gap for the next decade
With a foundation in design, Gaurav spent years observing how children naturally approach complex problems with curiosity, imagination, and systematic thinking before formal education conditions these traits away . This research became the cornerstone of A CHILD in Us: The Creative Thinking Handbook, which translates those observations into a trainable framework for adults navigating complexity, innovation, and uncertainty .
His work focuses on making creative thinking accessible, systematic, and immediately applicable across industries—from startups and innovation labs to education and personal development
Gaurav believes that creative thinking is not a talent—it’s a systematic skill anyone can develop . His work challenges the myth that creativity is mystical or reserved for “naturally gifted” people. Instead, he demonstrates that with the right framework, anyone can generate original ideas, solve complex problems, and think beyond conventional constraints .
In an era where automation handles routine tasks and AI generates predictable outputs, Gaurav’s mission is to help people cultivate the uniquely human cognitive capabilities that remain irreplaceable: curiosity-driven inquiry, hypothesis formation, imaginative thinking, adaptive learning, and deductive reasoning
Gaurav works with organizations, educational institutions, and innovation teams to implement systematic creative thinking frameworks. His approach helps teams develop cognitive capabilities that drive breakthrough innovation and competitive advantage in rapidly changing markets
