Day of Design

Bring design into the classroom! How can design be implemented across diverse subject areas and disciplines in K–12 education? Through engaging hands-on workshops and a panel featuring creative leaders in non-design fields, this community-building event will explore the essential design skills at the core of Day of Design’s curriculum for 2025/26: storytelling, iteration and collaboration.

Open to teachers, administrators, members of the MIT community and OST educators, the event highlights how design equips students with critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills to navigate uncertainty. The afternoon will conclude with networking and a casual community dinner. No design background is required — just curiosity about how design can strengthen teaching and learning across disciplines.

Because space is limited, attendance is by application to ensure a balanced mix of perspectives. Request to attend by September 17.