Chandigarh Design School Founder Joins the Jury Panel for Serious Play Awards in Toronto

Vineet Raj Kapoor, the founder of Chandigarh Design School and an iXDA Local Leader, was a key member of the esteemed Jury Team at Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, Canada. The evaluation of board games took place on October 10, 2023, where a select group of jurors from around the world assessed the games presented by the event’s finalists.

The Serious Play Conference is a practical gathering for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in game-based learning. Speakers at the event share their knowledge and experiences, while attendees engage in informative sessions and invaluable networking opportunities.

The inception of the Serious Play Conference dates back to 2008, when Sue Bohle, a PR and marketing pioneer with a background in collaborating with renowned developers like Atari, Crystal Dynamics, ID, and Activision, was approached to promote an educational game for math learning. A former high school teacher, Bohle became captivated by the idea that the engaging elements of entertainment games could revolutionize education.
The event was expertly hosted by Sue Bohle and Jan Hanson, offering both Board Games and Digital Games tracks. Vineet Raj Kapoor served as a juror for both categories.

Vineet Raj Kapoor, an Indian IDT Expert Worldskills and the Founder of Chandigarh Design School, expressed his enthusiasm about the invitation to join the prestigious event’s jury. He noted, “It was an incredible honor to be invited to serve as a juror at this prestigious event, especially as the sole juror representing the Asian Subcontinent. It provided a unique opportunity to engage with the finest minds globally and gain insights into the diverse approaches adopted by game designers to innovate the education system.”