Design thinking with children: Tackling the ‘creativity crisis'

Join us online limited spots available!

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Hosted by Barawak Charity, UK

Are you passionate about nurturing children’s creativity and critical thinking?

Design thinking offers a powerful and transformative approach to empower kids to explore, innovate, and build creative confidence. This methodology encourages children to engage deeply with the world around them by utilising key components such as empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing. By fostering an environment where children can express themselves freely and experiment with their ideas, design thinking helps cultivate a mindset that values creativity and critical analysis.

What you’ll learn:

• Why many educators and researchers describe today as a creativity crisis in children. This crisis is characterised by a decline in imaginative play, a reduction in hands-on learning experiences, and an increasing reliance on standardised testing that often stifles creativity. Understanding the factors contributing to this situation is crucial for those who wish to reverse the trend and promote a more vibrant, creative educational landscape.

• How design thinking can reignite imagination and critical problem-solving skills in young learners. Through engaging activities that emphasise real-world problem solving, children learn to empathise with others, brainstorm innovative solutions, create prototypes of their ideas, and test them in practical scenarios. This iterative process not only enhances their ability to think critically but also encourages resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.

Perfect for:

This program is ideal for a diverse audience, including parents who want to support their children's creative journeys, educators looking to implement new teaching strategies that foster innovation, designers interested in applying their skills in educational contexts, child-development professionals focused on enhancing cognitive growth, and anyone who is passionate about creative learning and wants to make a positive impact on young minds.

How to join:

To participate in this enriching experience, click the link to register early on Eventbrite. Secure your spot to join a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to unlocking the full potential of children's creativity and critical thinking skills.

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