About us - 3DL

About Shyam

Shyam's journey from a school pupil to the founder of 3DL in Norway shows how curiosity and innovation can shape education. His early passion for hands-on learning led him to the Madras Snake Park and Crocodile Bank, a renowned reptile research center near Chennai. “I thought school was boring and far too theoretical. Although I was an average student, I performed well outside the classroom. If the education had been more engaging, I could have contributed even more to society. This inspired me to establish 3DL,” says Shyam. At 17, he participated in a research project on the reproductive biology of reptiles and temperature-dependent sex determination, supported by the Smithsonian and a herpetologist from the University of North Dakota.

His distance from traditional education led to an unusual path, with experiences in science, rental equipment, aviation education and IT in India, the Soviet Union, the USA and Norway. In 2017, after an operation that forced him to take a break, Shyam gave a talk on marketing at a school. The experience reminded him of his own challenges with traditional education and the characteristics of modern students – short attention spans combined with a high ability to absorb information.

In the same year, he founded 3DL, a platform that uses 3D, AR and VR to make education engaging and accessible. Designed for Norwegian curricula and the IB programme, it offers tools such as 3D models, videos and quizzes to bridge the gap between theory and practical application. Shyam's work reflects his dedication to transforming education through hands-on and interactive learning.

Our values

At 3DL, our values reflect the vision of our founders and investors who want to make a meaningful difference.

Make a difference :
Our mission is to transform learning experiences so that all students have access to effective learning tools. We believe that technology can open up opportunities for everyone.

Inclusion and accessibility :
We are committed to making education accessible through universal design, so that students of all abilities can benefit from it.

Innovation with purpose :
We use new technology to make learning engaging, practical and fun.

Cooperation :
We value the voices of teachers, students and parents, and work together to create meaningful content.

Sustainable impact :
We want sustainable growth to create a lasting impact on education.

We believe that our efforts can contribute to a future where learning is more interactive and inclusive for everyone.

Our influence

With 3DL, we want to have a positive influence on students' commitment, learning outcomes and inclusion in education. By utilizing innovative technology, we make learning more interactive, accessible and effective for students of all abilities and backgrounds.

We also adapt our work to the UN's sustainability goals, with a focus on quality education, reduced inequality and partnerships to achieve these goals.