Learner Outcome: Design Thinker

Being a design thinker means being a creative and imaginative individual who explores original ideas, takes risks, and develops innovative solutions that can be shared with others. It involves using the design process to solve problems and create products, exploring multiple possibilities, challenging the status quo, seeking continuous improvement, employing an entrepreneurial spirit, and using the arts for creative expression.

Activity Ideas:

As parents, your role is instrumental in nurturing these qualities in your child. Here are some ways you can support their journey as design thinkers:

• Encourage your child to think creatively and outside the box.
• Support them in exploring different perspectives and challenging assumptions.
• Emphasize the importance of taking risks and learning from failures.
• Provide opportunities for them to engage in entrepreneurial activities and use the arts for creative expression.

To get you started, explore these 10 Days of Design Thinking Challenges to Try at Home.

Thank you for your continued partnership in fostering an environment where design thinking is valued and celebrated. You can find more information about all of our Learner Outcomes here on the hub.