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Hello People! :) This is my first Board! This board explores the Post-Education Reality Gap โ€” the disconnect between what we learn in school/college and what we actually need to survive and thrive in the real world.

๐ŸŽฏ The Core Problem

Young adults (18โ€“25) are expected to suddenly handle:

  • ๐Ÿ  Rental agreements & housing rules

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Financial systems (tax, loans, mutual funds, scams)

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Digital safety & fraud risks

  • ๐Ÿงพ Legal documentation & contracts

  • ๐Ÿšจ Emergency response & reporting systems

  • ๐Ÿง  Emotional resilience & decision-making

But most of these are never formally taught.

The result? Confusion. Anxiety. Mistakes. Shame. Financial loss. Loss of trust.

๐Ÿ”Ž What This Board Covers

This board documents:

  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Real user interview insights

  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Pain points & red flags young adults face

  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Emotional and psychological barriers

  • ๐Ÿ“Œ System-level breakdowns

  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Trust gaps in digital and offline systems

  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Opportunity areas for intervention

It captures the lived experiences of young adults navigating housing, safety, scams, verification systems, and reporting structures.

๐Ÿง  Key Insight

The gap is not about intelligence. It is about lack of structured transition support.

Young adults are educated academically, but not trained in:

  • System literacy

  • Risk awareness

  • Contract reading

  • Scam detection

  • Reporting pathways

  • Decision-making under pressure

๐Ÿ’ก Vision

To design a structured Safety & Independence Learning Module that:

  • Uses real-life simulations

  • Is government-verified or trust-backed

  • Provides step-by-step action guides

  • Reduces shame around reporting

  • Builds system confidence

The goal is not just awareness โ€” but preparedness and empowerment.

๐Ÿš€ Why This Matters

Education prepares students for exams. Life prepares them for consequences.

This board is the first step toward bridging that gap.

Deepthi Shreeya Lathamaheswari Raja

Product Designer @ Design for Change

I am a Data analytics intern who transitioned to Product Design a month before. So, I am new to this field and learning new concepts in Product Design


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