Design Thinking for Class Projects

Design Thinking gives students a structured way to explore real-world challenges with empathy and creativity. The Design Thinking for Class Projects workshop helps students develop ideas that support their school or community while building confidence in teamwork and problem-solving. This programme reflects the Centre of Applied Technology and Learning Journeys focus on practical innovation.

Why Design Thinking Matters for Students

Students learn to look at problems from a user’s point of view and understand needs before creating solutions. This approach builds empathy and helps students make purposeful decisions in their designs.

Key learning highlights include:

• Understanding user needs through simple empathy activities

• Generating creative ideas using guided brainstorming techniques

• Sketching and prototyping early models

• Testing solutions with peers and gathering feedback

• Presenting ideas clearly with teamwork and communication skills

  
  

A Hands-On and Purpose-Driven Experience

During the workshop students move through each step of the Design Thinking cycle in a fun and active way. Small group tasks encourage collaboration and give every student a role. They use classroom safe materials to create quick prototypes that make their ideas visible and testable.

Students enjoy:

• Warm up creativity games

• Real world scenario challenges

• Fast paced ideation stations

• Prototype building with simple materials

• Feedback rounds that strengthen communication

  
  

Learning that Connects to School and Community

This workshop supports Applied Learning, STEM practices and 21st-century competencies. Students develop a sense of ownership as they work on meaningful challenges such as improving school routines, enhancing class environment or designing tools that benefit their peers.

Teachers appreciate how the process helps students think critically, stay curious and communicate their choices with clarity.

Teacher Support Included

To extend learning beyond the workshop teachers receive:

• Follow-up activities for future class projects

• Reflection templates for student portfolios

• A simple guide to run short design challenges in class

  
  

This gives teachers easy ways to reinforce Design Thinking across subjects throughout the school year.

Help your students create purposeful solutions.

Enquire about the Design Thinking for Class Projects workshop today.