Studio School

Design workshops

DisciplineEducationLocationTaichung, TaiwanYear2021 - 2022SpecificationsRitz Kornell · Taichung, Taiwan · 2021–2022 · audience: grades 3–6. Modules: student websites (wireframes → build → critique → ship) · experiments (mechanical/interactive prototypes with guided testing). Resources: workbooks, digital modules, peer-review templates

Overview01/

A bilingual, hands-on program that teaches elementary students a simple design method (discover, ideate, prototype, iterate, present) through projects that blend creativity with clear communication in English.

Process02/

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Discover

Frame a real problem via observation and simple research prompts.

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Ideate

Fast sketching and listing; pick one concept with peer input.

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Prototype

Build quickly (web pages or simple STEM rigs).

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Iterate

Test, document changes, and improve clarity/robustness.

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Present

Share the story in English: goal, choices, evidence, next steps.

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Challenges1/2
Early lessons were too rigid and muted exploration; we tuned prompts so structure supports play (time-boxed freedom, clearer examples).
Insights2/2
Scaffold abstract ideas before expecting synthesis; documentation and peer critique are the accelerants. Kids progress fastest when they show work early and often.

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