The international conference on ‘Designing for Children’ was held in February 2010 in Mumbai, India, hosted by the Industrial Design Centre (IDC) at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB). This event was dedicated to discussions and deliberations on design issues pertinent to children, focusing on the design of objects, media, and environments with an emphasis on ‘play and learn’. It was tailored to engage students, educationists, practicing designers, and child-focused interest groups. The conference was designed to be dynamic, interactive, and thought-provoking, offering an excellent platform for attendees to interact with thought leaders and gain insights from researchers' visions. Through a series of lively sessions, the event aimed to shed light on the critical role of design in enhancing children's experiences and development.