Creativity is humanity’s most distinctive resource.
We nurture creative intelligence in youth.
Dream It. Design It. Make It.
DesignX is a leader in design education for youth — championing a human-first approach to creativity in a world increasingly shaped by technology.
Our belief is that every child is unique and born with unbridled creativity.
We serve to give the creativity form, structure and purpose — expressing through studio-style design programs that enable them to think like designers, work with real materials and real constraints, to bring thoughtful ideas to life with imagination and care — a pedagogy developed from nearly two decades of experience in K-12 design education.
We immerse students in the full design process — from concept to completion — using hands-on tools and materials that build skill and judgement and true creative confidence.
Program HighlightYouth Design Summer Camp 2026
K-12 students learn to bring their ideas to life in one-week design studio-style sessions throughout the summer. Each studio offers a unique hands-on design experience, led by talented emerging designers who guide students through every step of the process — from ideation to completion.
⚲ Los Altos, CaliforniaFashion Design
Soft Toy Design
Wood Toy Design
Architecture
What do students learn at DesignX?
Creativity
Students imagine boldly and create work that is an intentional expression of their vision.
Presence
Hands-on making cultivates spatial awareness, sensory engagement, and connection to the physical world — a counterbalance to digital overwhelm.
Craftsmanship
Students develop an appreciation for how things are made — learning patience, attention to detail, and the value of high-quality work.
Confidence
Seeing a project through from sketch to final piece empowers students, building confidence that they can make their ideas happen. 
Problem-Solving
Through making and refining a product, students encounter challenges that help them learn to troubleshoot, adapt, and problem-solve.
Collaboration
Studio-style work teaches students to listen, share ideas, and contribute to a collective outcome.
Planet Stewardship
Through material exploration and upcycling, students learn to design with intention, responsibility, and care for their planet.Our Impact
8,000+
Students engaged across Silicon Valley
First of Its Kind
Pioneers of K–12 design programs
Featured In
Los Altos Magazine, Los Altos Town Crier, Modern Luxury Silicon Valley Magazine, Greentown Los Altos, Metro Silicon Valley
4× Best Kids Summer Camp
Voted by Silicon Valley Magazine
Trusted By
Schools, community partners, and families around the country
Best Summer Camp
Voted by Metro Silicon Valley
Recognized By
Stanford d.School
Program HighlightThe DesignX Fellowship
Each summer, talented design graduates are selected to lead our studios — bringing real design expertise and creative energy into the classroom. Fellows enable budding designers, model human-first creativity, and contribute to building the next generation of thoughtful makers — while strengthening their own design and leadership skills.
