Design Thinking is a people-first, practical way to solve problems: practitioners observe and listen to understand real needs, reframe those needs as clear questions, generate many ideas, build quick low-cost prototypes, test with users, and iterate based on feedback. Like a detective-inventor, it uncovers the real problem and runs small experiments instead of guessing. It matters because it builds empathy, lowers risk by failing cheaply, and produces solutions people actually want.

Kids through playful projects learn to listen, work in teams, test ideas, and improve skills that boost confidence, creativity and practical problem-solving at school, home and beyond

Design-Thinking taught early gives children practical habits — Curiosity, Teamwork, and safe Experimentation — that pay off in multiple ways

Design Thinking builds empathy and communication, and boosts creativity and resilience through quick, low-risk experiments.

It makes learning active and real-world: students learn by doing, break big problems into testable steps, and collaborate with clear roles

It prepares students for careers by encouraging safe experimentation, building a practical project portfolio, sharpening user-focused thinking, and training adaptable problem-solvers.

Smart Tinkers - A unique Design-Thinking Program for Kids

Smart Tinkers is a weekend program (ages 7–18) that teaches design thinking: observe real users, turn insights into testable ideas, build quick prototypes, and improve from feedback.

Through hands-on projects and short assessments, kids gain empathy, creative problem-solving, teamwork, and measurable confidence.

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Age-Approriate Program Structure

Teaches noticing, interviewing, and capturing real needs

Covers synthesis of research into clear problem statements and success criteria

Focuses on idea generation techniques and structured selection

Built know-how about low-fidelity prototyping across media (paper, roleplay, basic digital)

Teaches designing tests, running pilots, capturing and synthesizing feedback

Covers pitching, pilot planning, documentation and portfolio building

Rapid Prototyping with LEGO

Learners also practice prototyping using LEGO structures. It allows rapid, low-risk iteration to externalize ideas, test assumptions, and improve designs quickly.

Watch your child surge ahead—skills that make success look easy

Frequently ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Program Duration : Six months total — one module per month. Each month has 4 weekend sessions × 2 hours (8 hours/month). Offline Classes
Any prerequisite for kids to enroll for this program : No, curiosity and willingness to try are enough. Activities start simple and get more advanced for older kids.
Materials or Devices required : Basic craft kit (paper, markers, scissors, glue), sticky notes, sketchbook, and a phone/tablet for photos (optional for younger children).