World Design Olympiad

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What Makes World Design Olympiad Unique?

Creativity and design thinking are critical in solving complex global problems—from sustainability to accessibility. The World Design Olympiad nurtures innovation, empathy, and visual problem-solving, empowering students to ideate, prototype, and pitch solutions that reimagine a better world.

Beyond Art & Craft 🛠️

Focuses on user-centric design, sustainability, and empathy.

Design Thinking Process Focus 💡

Structured around: Ideate → Prototype → Pitch.

STEAM Integration 🔧

Combines science, tech, engineering, art & math in design challenges.

Real-World Design Scenarios 🌍

Includes themes like accessibility, environment, and urban innovation.

Competition Structure

  • ✔️ 40 MCQs + 1 Sketch Submission | 45 Minutes
  • 📄 Participation Certificate + Ideation Score
  • 🎯 Design a model/prototype from a given theme
  • 🎥 Submit a 2-minute video presentation
  • 🏅 Cash Prizes ₹1,500 & ₹5,000 + “Design Innovator” Badge
  • 🏛️ Held in Delhi or Virtually
  • 🎤 Live Pitch Presentation
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Jury Feedback Round
  • 🎖️ Prizes up to ₹1.25 Lakhs

Key Learning Outcomes

🎯 Solve Problems Creatively

Use design to address real-world challenges.

✏️ Communicate Ideas Visually

Express solutions clearly through sketches and models.

🔄 Apply Design Thinking

Empathize, ideate, prototype, and test your ideas.

🤝 Collaborate Effectively

Work in teams to co-create innovative solutions.

🧭 Explore Creative Careers

Discover paths in design, architecture, UX, and more.

💰 Pricing & Value

Fee: ₹375/- (INR) or $6 (International)

  • ✔️ 2 Test Rounds
  • ✔️ LMS Access
  • ✔️ 3 Design Practice Tasks
  • ✔️ Masterclass Access
  • ✔️ Feedback Report

🎒 Learning Tools & Add-Ons

  • 📘 Design Sketchbook Access
  • 🎓 Masterclass: Design Thinking in Action
  • 🧪 Prototype Feedback Toolkit
  • 🎨 Creative Capsule Library
  • 📊 Innovation Tracker Dashboard

📄 Download Sample Task

Try our creative sample task! Includes sketch prompts and real-world challenge ideas.