Creative Design Thinking for Young Innovators

Lesson 1: Digital Storybook Cover
Design a storybook cover using basic shapes and colors, adding text, and learning to place and resize elements for an eye-catching cover.

Lesson 2: Personalized Bookmarks
Create a unique bookmark by incorporating images, clipart, stylish fonts, and background colors for a personalized design.

Lesson 3: Save Water Infographic
Develop a “Save Water” infographic, using icons, text, and layout techniques to create an informative and visually engaging message.

Lesson 4: Board Game
Design a simple board game with a numbered path, custom tokens, and basic rules, while practicing grid layout and symbol usage.

Lesson 5: Virtual Postcards
Create virtual postcards by arranging images, colors, and fonts to communicate moods and messages effectively.

Lesson 6: Design Your Own Animated Character
Design and animate a character using shapes and basic animation techniques, then export the design for sharing.

Upon completing this course, students will have a portfolio of digital designs, including a storybook cover, infographic, virtual postcards, and animated characters. They will gain foundational skills in digital design, storytelling, and layout.

• Digital Layout and Composition: Learn to organize and position elements effectively on a digital canvas for visual impact.
• Text and Image Integration: Practice combining images and text to convey messages in bookmarks, infographics, and postcards.
• Visual Storytelling: Gain skills in creating covers and postcards that tell a story through colors, text, and imagery.
• Basic Animation Techniques: Learn to design characters and introduce movement, adding an animated touch to digital creations.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Develop skills to solve design challenges, from layout and color choice to effective messaging.