School workshops
Over 500 student inventions prototyped
Our workshops challenge students to think like engineers – and turn their ideas into working prototypes. Last year, over 2,000 students in Chicago took part in our workshops, creating over 500 prototyped inventions.
The workshop
Discovering the design process
Our workshops challenge students to design solutions to everyday problems. The 90-minute sessions lead students through the design process: brainstorming, sketching, constructing prototypes and presenting their ideas – just like Dyson engineers.
"The James Dyson Foundation workshops provide an environment where students can take risks, challenge old ideas and prototype real solutions."
Elementary School Teacher
The outcome
Budding inventors
Compost bins that combat climate change, inventive DIY tools and energy efficient ventilation systems. These are just some of the inventions thought up, designed and prototyped by our students. The workshops help them develop their problem-solving, creativity and communication skills. They provide insight into a real engineering company, from experts at Dyson who lead the sessions.
