HERO
The world is changing faster than anyone expected.
Your student can rise with it.
There’s a new landscape ahead — one that rewards imagination, adaptability, curiosity, and courage.
Not the students who simply know the answers,
but the ones who can create new possibilities.
That’s who we help young people become.
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THE CHALLENGE
Students today feel the pressure of a world shifting beneath their feet.
Opportunities are changing. Pathways are changing. Expectations are changing.
And the skills that matter most are no longer the quiet ones.
They need to think boldly.
They need to design with intention.
They need to feel confident navigating what’s unfamiliar.
Your student doesn’t need to wait until adulthood to develop that.
They can learn it now.
“The Innovation Certificate Program taught me to approach problems without feeling overwhelmed — to break them down and take ownership of solving them.” — Loki, Innovation Certificate Student
THE APPROACH
For over a decade, we’ve been shaping an approach to learning that feels more like discovery than instruction — born inside one of the most innovative public high schools in the country, strengthened by Stanford research, and supported by mentors who understand the realities of the future.
In our programs, students don’t just “complete assignments.”
They explore problems that matter to them.
They talk to real people.
They build prototypes.
They iterate, revise, and try again.
They find their voice — and their footing.
What they learn feels real, because it is.
WHAT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE
A community that challenges them.
Projects that inspire them.
Mentors who help them see what they’re capable of.
A portfolio that reflects actual growth — not hypothetical achievement.
Most importantly:
A sense of purpose that feels internal, not imposed.
“I used to be scared to share ideas. Now I understand that iteration isn’t failure — it’s progress. That mindset is going to help me for the rest of my life.” — April, Innovation Certificate Student
THE IMPACT
Our alumni don’t wait for the world to open doors.
They walk through them.
They’ve launched companies.
Earned national recognition.
Conducted meaningful research.
Interned at innovative organizations.
And been admitted to some of the most selective universities in the world.
They’re not just prepared for the future —
they’re shaping it.
PRESTIGIOUS COLLEGE OUTCOMES (LOGO STRIP)
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Stanford • MIT • Georgetown • UCLA • UC Berkeley • NYU • Northwestern • Johns Hopkins • Purdue • USC • Trinity College Dublin • Boston University • Northeastern • University of Michigan
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GET STARTED
If your student is searching for clarity, direction, and momentum, this is where their confidence begins.
If your school is seeking a pathway to meaningful innovation, this is where it becomes possible.
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GLOBAL TRUST
Design Tech’s Innovation Programs reach students from California and Hawai‘i to Brazil, Japan, and Nepal — connecting them to a vibrant community of thinkers, makers, and problem solvers.
Because creativity, resilience, and human-centered design aren’t optional anymore.
They’re essential.
HERO
The future is moving fast.
Your student should be ready to move with it.
Design Tech’s Innovation Programs help young people become confident problem solvers — students who think creatively, take initiative, and know how to thrive in a world that refuses to sit still.
Take the Free Future Readiness Assessment →
THE CHALLENGE
Students today face a world that demands more than memorization.
They need resilience, creative confidence, and the ability to navigate new problems as they arise — not ten years from now, but today.
They need skills that help them stand out, speak up, build things that matter, and feel prepared for the world they’re stepping into.
Most schools aren’t built for that.
We are.
“The Innovation Certificate Program taught me to approach problems without feeling overwhelmed — to break them down and take ownership of solving them.” — Loki, Innovation Certificate Student
WHY INNOVATION PROGRAMS
For more than a decade, we’ve refined a model of learning that feels alive — born inside one of the most forward-thinking public high schools in the country, built on Stanford design research, and strengthened by partnerships with industry mentors who know what the future demands.
Students don’t sit through lectures.
They dive into challenges.
They experiment, prototype, interview, iterate, collaborate, and grow.
They build real portfolios and discover what they’re capable of.
It’s school redesigned to feel like the real world — because learning should matter beyond the classroom.
WHAT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE
• Hands-on design challenges
• Real-world project cycles
• Industry mentorship and feedback
• A supportive community of curious, driven peers
• A genuine sense of purpose and momentum
• A portfolio that reflects who they are becoming
“I used to be scared to share ideas. Now I understand that iteration isn’t failure — it’s progress. That mindset is going to help me for the rest of my life.” — April, Innovation Certificate Student
THE IMPACT
Our alumni don’t just collect accolades — they create them.
They’ve:
• Launched startups
• Earned national recognition
• Contributed to scientific research
• Excelled in professional internships
• Been admitted to top universities around the world
These pathways aren’t accidents.
They’re the natural result of students who learn to think boldly, act with intention, and embrace the unknown.
GET STARTED
If your student is ready to gain confidence, build real skills, and take ownership of their future — this is where they begin.
If you’re an educator looking to bring this kind of learning to your school community, this is where transformation starts.
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GLOBAL TRUST
Design Tech’s Innovation Programs are used by families and schools across the U.S. and around the world — from California and Hawai‘i to Brazil, Japan, and Nepal — because creativity, empathy, and adaptable thinking aren’t optional anymore.
They’re essential.