From a Random Poster to Real Connections — My Purple Movement Story
It all started with a random poster I saw on the muLearn Discord channel. muLearn is this cool student community I’ve been a part of, and one day while scrolling through their Discord, I spotted a post calling for people to join the Creative Squad for something called the Purple Movement. I had no clue what it was, but I applied anyway as a UI/UX and graphic designer. Just vibes. No expectations.
Soon after, I got added to a WhatsApp group named Selection Squad. Nothing big at first just intros and silence for a week. Then out of the blue, we got a meeting invite and it was with Deepu chettan. I joined a bit late (30 minutes late, oops) but stayed till the end. And I’m so glad I did.
He kept it simple:
"If you want to contribute — just start. Poster, logo, story, comic, poems… whatever you're comfortable with."
Now, I didn’t know how to write stories, poems or draw comics, but I did know design. So I decided to create a logo. I made one, dropped it in the group even before the second meeting, and guess what? I got so many helpful suggestions. I worked on it again, refined it, and in that second meeting they showcased it. That felt amazing. Unfortunately that was not taken.
Then came the actual task drop. There were several roles, but two caught my eye: UI/UX and Poster Design. I instantly choose UI/UX that’s my space. I started experimenting with fresh animations and layouts, and thankfully, it got appreciated. That moment pushed me further.
Soon enough, I got added to the core team. That changed everything. Suddenly, it wasn’t just about one design or one task — it was about building something that actually meant something.
Comic Posters, Doubts, and the Plot Twist We Wrote Ourselves
One of the most intense parts of the journey was the comic poster series.
We had this big idea: to tell What is the Purple Movement? through Instagram panel comics style by post. We planned for around 30 posters. Everything was going great — until someone joined to “guide” us and said:
"This is a waste of time. You can’t pull it off. Just drop it."
Boom. That hit hard.
For a while, we were all just... stuck. Staring at each other in the chats.
But our leads didn’t even blink.
They were like: “Don’t stop. Let’s do this anyway.”
So we did.
We redid our whole plan, scrapped things, restarted again and again. Through Google Meets, late-night calls, back-to-back group chats, and pure determination, we finished every single poster from scratch. And when they finally went live?
Even the people who doubted us?
They were shock.
They genuinely liked how it turned out — and honestly, that meant a lot.
Because that comic? That was the real start of what we wanted Purple Movement to be.
https://www.instagram.com/tpm.live/
That shift in mindset, the bold move to create what others said we couldn’t — that’s the real movement we wanted to spark.
June 28. The big day.
I hopped on an early morning train to Kazhakuttam, buzzing with excitement. On the way, I met a few familiar faces — people I had only seen in profile pics and meets till then. Meeting them IRL. It just hit different.
The venue was alive last-minute rushes, cables, badges, laughter, pressure, and pure energy.
The event itself? Power-packed.
Talks from influencers, creators, and industry pros, followed by panel discussions that didn’t just talk — they connected. No boring lectures. Just stories, raw and real.
And then came the moment we all waited for — The launch of the Purple Movement Logo with Website.
I had worked on the UI, and seeing it live developed by our tech team was honestly emotional. It felt personal.
We also had a short film release, comic trailer release, and other creatives being showcased.
And oh — the short film?
We wrote, shoot, and edited it in just 2 days. That madness made it even more memorable. It wasn’t just a project anymore — it was a part of us.
https://youtu.be/dx6YvjtgHXM?si=rtiifOdHBBXGZDp8
A Night at FAYA
After the event, we moved to FAYA which is actually Deepu chettan’s company. And guess what? He let us all crash there.
That night was pure gold.
We played games, talked non-stop, roasted each other, shared snacks and inside jokes — and yep, even Deepu chettan joined the games. Totally unexpected, totally unforgettable.
And just when we thought the night had peaked — it didn’t.
It was one of our teammate’s birthdays, and we managed to throw a surprise. Midnight cake cutting, music, and the whole team vibing together.
It was one of those moments where everything just felt... right.
No filters. No awkwardness.
Just a group of people who started as strangers, now sharing one of the best nights together.
We Didn't Just Build a Project, We Built a Bond
This whole thing — from a random poster to real people, real impact, and real memories — was wild.
We didn’t just finish a task.
We made friends.
We pushed limits.
We created something that actually meant something.
Purple Movement wasn’t just an event. It became something bigger than all of us.
And I’m proud I got to be a part of it.
And the best part is — it’s still an ongoing journey.
