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Design Thinking for Young Innovators

Learn to solve real-world problems through creativity, empathy, teamwork, and innovation.

Every invention, app, product, service, and social movement starts with understanding people and solving real problems.


This Design Thinking program introduces young learners to the mindset and tools used by innovators, entrepreneurs, designers, and changemakers around the world. Through games, challenges, interviews, teamwork, prototyping, and storytelling, students will learn how to identify problems, understand people, generate creative ideas, and build solutions that make a positive impact.


By the end of this journey, students will have experienced the complete Design Thinking process—from understanding people and defining problems to creating prototypes and presenting innovative solutions. They will leave with the confidence and mindset to become young problem-solvers and future changemakers.


Skill Developed

Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Problem Solving, Innovation

Learning Journey

Duration

    •  12 Interactive Sessions

Learning Format

    • Interactive Workshops
    • Team Activities
    • Design Challenges
    • Reflection Exercises
    • Hands-on Prototyping
    • Storytelling & Presentations

Target Audience

    • Ages 8–14 Years

What Kids Will Create

    • User Interviews
    • Journey Maps
    • Personas
    • Empathy Maps
    • Idea Boards
    • Innovation Concepts
    • Prototypes
    • Final Showcase Presentation

Final Outcome

    • Each team will complete a real-world Design Thinking Project and present their innovation journey.

Program Includes

1. Team Building & The Innovator Mindset

Innovation Begins with People

Build trust within Teams | Understand Creativity and Innovation | Experience Collaborative Problem-Solving

2. Discovering Your Why

Purpose Before Solutions

Understand the importance of purpose | Learn the Golden Circle (Why–How–What) | Connect personal interests to real-world problems

    3. Introduction to Design Thinking

    Thinking Like a Designer

    Understand Design Thinking | Explore human-centered innovation | Learn about wicked problems

    4. Empathy – Understanding People

    See Through Someone Else’s Eyes

    Learn empathy skills | Identify users and stakeholders | Develop observation techniques

      5. Interviewing Users

      Ask Better Questions

      Learn empathetic interviewing | Practice active listening | Capture meaningful insights

      6. Understanding the User Journey

      Walking in the User’s Shoes

      Visualize user experiences | Identify pain points and emotions | Build empathy through journeys

        7. Persona Creation & Problem Definition

        Who Are We Designing For?

        Create user personas | Define user needs | Frame meaningful problem statements

          8. Ideation: Generating Creative Solutions

          Think Big, Think Different

          Learn divergent thinking | Generate many solution ideas | Encourage creativity without judgment

            9. Organizing & Improving Ideas

            From Many Ideas to the Best Ideas

            Learn convergent thinking | Cluster and organize ideas | Improve ideas collaboratively

              10. Choosing the Best Solution

              Will It Work?

              Evaluate ideas | Understand Desirability, Viability, and Feasibility | Improve concepts using SCAMPER

                11. Prototyping & Testing

                Make Ideas Real

                Build simple prototypes | Test with users | Learn from feedback

                  12. Storytelling & Innovation Showcase

                  Share Your Design Journey

                  Present ideas confidently | Tell a compelling innovation story | Reflect on learning

                    Batch Timings

                    Starts June 29th 2026

                    Mon • Wed • Fri

                    Batch 1

                    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

                    Batch 2

                    5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

                    Tue • Thu • Sat

                    Batch 3

                    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

                    Batch 4

                    5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

                    Help Your Child Become Young Problem-Solver and Future Changemaker

                    Seats are limited to 25 students per batch.


                    Start Your Design Thinking Journey Today.