Krisha Vaidhya

The National
Dubai schoolgirl Krisha Vaidhya won a competition for design professionals after designing a chair inspired by the UAE's Mars Mission. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai schoolgirl Krisha Vaidhya won a competition for design professionals after designing a chair inspired by the UAE's Mars Mission. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
Krisha, 8, at her home in Jumeirah Village Circle on April 22.
Krisha, 8, at her home in Jumeirah Village Circle on April 22.
She participated in the iForDesign competition, organised by the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation.
She participated in the iForDesign competition, organised by the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation.
Krisha says the chair is designed to be used both inside and outside of the house, and features legs that double as a levitation device. It has boosters to keep it afloat while manoeuvring the harsh volcanic surface of Mars.
Krisha says the chair is designed to be used both inside and outside of the house, and features legs that double as a levitation device. It has boosters to keep it afloat while manoeuvring the harsh volcanic surface of Mars.
Krisha’s mother, Navita Hakim, obtained special permission from the organisers as she was too young to participate in the contest.
Krisha’s mother, Navita Hakim, obtained special permission from the organisers as she was too young to participate in the contest.