Creative Problem Solving - Thinking to Building

Level 1 Workshop

📅 Date

6th March 2026

₹3000+Taxes, per participant

⏱️ Duration

1 day (7 hours)

📌 Venue

T-works, Hyderabad

🎓 Participation

Open for Age 12 +

Workshop Principles

✔ One-day immersive design + build experience at T-Works

✔ Real-world problem statements with user personas and scenarios

✔ Guided brainstorming using Crazy 8s and idea clustering methods

✔ Structured selection using Impact vs Feasibility matrix

✔ Hands-on exposure to tools, materials, and basic fabrication techniques

✔ Team-based making with continuous mentor support and facilitation

✔ Rapid peer testing to simulate real product feedback cycles

✔ Final prototype showcase with demo-style presentations

By the end of the workshop, students will be able to:

✔ Develop a creative problem-solving mindset using structured design tools

✔ Convert abstract ideas into real, physical prototypes

✔ Build confidence through making, iteration, and resilience

✔ Present solutions effectively through storytelling, visuals, and prototypes

- Introduction to Design Thinking process and workshop objectives
- Overview of T-Works facilities and maker mindset
- Share pre-defined problem statements with rich context
- Present user personas and real-world scenarios for each problem
- Form 8 diverse teams of 5 students each and assign unique problem statement to each team.
- Quick icebreaker activity to build team rapport
- Deep dive into assigned problem with team debriefing
- Map user needs, pain points, and opportunities
- Identify constraints and frame core challenge
- Guided ideation using Crazy 8s sketching method
- Team sharing and clustering of ideas
- Idea selection using feasibility and impact matrix
- Develop detailed concept using provided template
- Create concept card with sketches and key features
- Finalize concept with instructor feedback
- Quick demonstration of available tools and materials
- Safe material handling and basic fabrication techniques
- Plan prototype build with materials list
- Hands-on prototype building with team collaboration
- Instructor support for technical challenges
- Focus on core functionality d user experience
- Quick peer testing with neighbouring teams
- Gather feedback and identify improvements
- Final refinements to prototype
- Each team presents problem, solution, and prototype.
- Demonstrate working prototype with user story
- Share learnings and iteration insights
- Celebrate team efforts and key insights
- Reflect on maker mindset and creative problem-solving journey