The Extraordinaires Design Studio

Description

The Extraordinaires® Design Studio is the creative thinking game for problem solvers aged between 8 and 108.

The Extraordinaires® are over the top characters with extraordinary needs, it’s your job to design the objects they need to fit their worlds

Imagine in the not-to-distant future, life has changed as you know it, the world has a new source of clean, renewable energy powered by an invention that your child or student has designed. Now imagine yourself paving the first stepping stone on their design journey by giving them The Extraordinaires® Design Studio.

The Extraordinaires® Design Studio is a powerful learning tool, that introduces children to the world of design, teaching them the foundations of design in a fun and engaging way. Your clients The Extraordinaires® are over the top characters with extraordinary needs, it’s the job of your student or child to design the inventions they need to fit their worlds.

Choose your design client, from a rap star to a vampire teen or even an evil genius plotting in his lair. Look at the exceptionally detailed illustrated character cards to learn more about them, their world and their needs. Once you’ve chosen your Extraordinaire, pick a design project. It could be a communications device for a soldier or a drinks carrier for a circus acrobat, with over 200 design combinations, young minds will be entertained for hours.

A good designer always asks lots of questions, pick a think card to guide you through the 3 step design process of Research, Design and Improve. Could your object be made portable, smaller or could it be made with more sustainable materials? Using the think cards helps develop design-thinking skills which are essential in the 21st Century.

Pricing

Plan Price Details
The Extraordinaires® Design Studio: Deluxe $39.95 Take your design skills to the next level with this fully immersive design experience. Create inventions, gadgets and much more for a diverse range of ‘clients’ and perfect your design skills. 200+ Design Challenges. For 10 years of age or older.
The Extraordinaires® Design Studio PRO $79.95 The ultimate creative workout for aspiring and professional designers. Hone and master your craft in this user-centred design experience, with a full 120 page designers book and tutorial list. 720 Design Challenges. For 16 years of age or older.
The Extraordinaires® Design Studio: Buildings $19.95 Design buildings, from megastructures for giants, to a sports venue for a brave knight. 36 Building Design Challenges. For 10 years of age or older.
The Extraordinaires® Design Studio: Clothing $19.95 Design clothing, from footwear for a gingerbread man to protective clothing for a snow queen. 36 Clothing Design Challenges. For 10 years of age or older.
The Extraordinaires® Design Studio: Inventions $19.95 The world’s next great inventor could be you. Design gadgets for spies, aliens, werewolves and more. 36 Gadget Design Challenges. For 10 years of age or older.
The Small Groups Package $150 5x The Extraordinaires® Design Studio: Deluxe. Ideal for classroom environments arranged in fixed tables or pods of up to six students.
The Class Set Bundle $120 Includes 1x The Extraordinaires® Design Studio, 1x The Extraordinaires® Design Studio: Inventions, 1x The Extraordinaires® Design Studio: Buildings PLUS, and 1x The Extraordinaires® Design Studio: PRO. This bundle provides all Design Challenges offering endless design opportunities for your class.
The Departmental Package $120 2x The Extraordinaires® Design Studio: PRO. Ideal for the academic department that collaboratively plans lessons and shares materials to meet specific student needs.

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