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Wolveraas is the University of Michigan’s premier Raas and Garba team, preserving the vibrant dance from Gujarat, India. Wolveraas creates a new set each year, combining storytelling, design, dance, and culture to craft a unique experience. Our team competes in competitions across the country, bringing vibrant performances and innovative sets wherever we go.
For the 2024/25 season, Wolveraas presents Raas Fitness, a high-energy set inspired by 80s fitness culture and the YMCA. Featuring retro bright colors, dynamic choreography, and playful storytelling, we incorporated creative design elements like a custom-built rock wall to bring the theme to life.

the largest set in wolveraas history

led +20 person team in build process

2024/25 set

Raas Fitness | July 2024 | 6+ months

ROLE

Set Designer

ToolS

Procreate

methods

Blueprints      Research    Wireframing

  • Set Mockup

  • Rock Wall blueprint

  • Sketch

  • Weight Racks

  • rock wall

challenges

Managing a project of this scale taught me critical product management skills, as the size and complexity of the set required delegating tasks effectively and leading a team to execute the vision. This experience reinforced the importance of clear communication, organization, and collaboration in bringing a large-scale project to life.

Key takeaways

This year’s Raas Fitness set introduced a new approach by focusing on a single centerpiece—a 13-foot-tall rock wall. This shift is a departure from our previous designs, as I wanted to make the set feel larger and more immersive than before. Balancing the wall’s height with portability was a challenge, especially since travel constraints required the entire set to fit into suitcases for different competitions.

first story based set

led +20 person team in build process

2023/24 set

Murder Mystery | September 2023 | 7+ months
For the 2023/24 season, Wolveraas presented Clue, a thrilling murder mystery brought to life through dynamic storytelling and innovative set design. Inspired by the classic board game, we used large piecess simulating the game pieces to tell the story, creating an immersive experience that blended suspense, culture, and creativity.

ROLE

Set Designer

methods

Blueprints      Research    Wireframing