At DesignBloom, children design through making. We run hands-on, project-based , interdisciplinary workshops that bring together STEM, Art and Architecture in fun, imaginative ways.

Each term, we explore a new theme through creative challenges — from art projects and engineering builds to robotics experiments and design problem-solving.

Young designers get to experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques — drawing, painting, sculpting with clay, casting with plaster, building models, and trying out printing methods like marble printing. Along the way, they discover how ideas take shape, gain confidence through hands-on exploration, and develop the creative tools they’ll carry with them into everyday life.

Our students BUILD:

  • Confidence through creative problem-solving

  • Knowledge across physics, mathematics, and social sciences

  • Understanding of materials, sustainability, and the built environment

  • Relationships through teamwork

  • Skills in design thinking, prototyping, and innovation

  • Empathy through user-centred design and social awareness

Our Approach

We believe in learning through doing. Our methodology follows four key stages:

  • Explore: Discover new concepts through playful investigation

  • Design: Develop ideas and solutions through creative thinking

  • Make: Build and test prototypes with various materials and techniques

  • Share: Present ideas and learn from fellow young designers

Explore what we offer

Dive into the world of art and design with our engaging weekly workshops that combine hands-on activities and imaginative design challenges.

for Families

Through our school programmes, we make creative learning accessible and engaging for every child, providing continuous opportunities to explore a variety of multidisciplinary activities.

for Schools

About us

DesignBloom is dedicated to making art, design, and architecture accessible to every child. We strive to create a space where imagination thrives and young minds can develop the critical skills they need to succeed in the future.

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Supported by

  • “Our child really enjoys DesignBloom. The narrative and world building behind the creative projects always captures his imagination and he continues the projects independently in his own time, eager to go back and show the DesignBloom teachers what he has created. The public spaces/park collaborative creation project had a lot of follow up creativity at home, with our child using the building techniques he'd learned in class to expand upon the world the group had created. DesignBloom has become a core part of our weekly schedule."

    Chris

  • “It's a really fun and creative place, and I like going there. It's a nice place to make creative artwork!”

    J, 6 yrs old

  • “Our son never went in for crafting and building activities at school, but since doing the Design Bloom workshops, we can’t keep him away from the stickle bricks at home. He told us after the first session with Ifigeneia and Yorgos that he “loved it!” and we love that he has found such a tactile and creative connection to making”

    Deborah

  • “Children were highly engaged throughout the whole process and regularly asked their teachers if they could have additional time to work on their projects. Some even took it upon themselves to create individual designs at home to add to the collective display.”

    Gene, Year 5 Teacher, Chisenhale Primary School

  • “The workshop gave children a fantastic insight into how the school learning fits in with the wider world and how professionals draw on different knowledge and skills when working on a project.”

    Ron, Year 5 Teacher, Chisenhale Primary School

  • “Children, families, and staff were all equally proud when the models were displayed. It gave the students a great sense of accomplishment and a sense of the scope of how all their individual contributions helped towards the collaborative outcome.”

    Gene, Year 5 Teacher, Chisenhale Primary School

  • “Pupils who had been learning about the human geography of Brazil, including the designs of favelas, were helped to create links between what they had already learned and how environmental factors impact design and architecture.”

    Ron, Year 5 Teacher, Chisenhale Primary School

  • “Our two boys (aged 5 and 7) have been hugely engaged by Design Bloom. The classes are thoughtfully structured to spark children’s imagination and are successful in getting them to think through real world design concepts in a fun way. They have come home buzzing about their constructions and how they have worked with others to accomplish collective visions for their projects. Brilliant stuff.”

    David

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