In November, the KulturKids will explore the world of Design – the art of creating things that are both beautiful and functional.
But what does that really mean? And how can we use our minds, hearts, and hands to come up with new ideas that make the world around us a better place?
To see, feel, and understand design, we’ll visit some of Berlin’s most exciting design destinations over three Saturdays: the Museum of Decorative Arts (Kunstgewerbemuseum), the German Design Museum, and the Werkbundarchiv – Museum of Things.
There, we’ll encounter iconic objects – from chairs to teapots – and discover how designers use form, color, and materials to create solutions for everyday life.
We’ll talk about what makes these objects special, how they feel, and how they affect our lives.
And there may even be a surprise: will the children get to meet a real designer and experience firsthand what it’s like to be one?
In our practical sessions, it’s all about becoming designers ourselves.
Inspired by the principles of Design Thinking, the KulturKids will learn to understand, empathize, ideate, build or draw, and test their ideas in five playful steps.
We’ll look at small, everyday problems from the children’s world — like “Why does my backpack always fall over?” or “How can I keep my pencils organized?” — and turn them into creative design challenges.
The results will be imaginative, child-centered ideas and small handmade prototypes.
Mind, Body & Soul
Mind:
We’ll learn how designers think and discover that behind every everyday object lies an idea. In our sketchbooks, we’ll capture shapes, colors, and inspirations, and develop our own designs.
Body:
We’ll create with our hands — drawing, crafting, and building. Through movement, touch, and experimentation, we’ll explore how design appeals to the body and the senses.
Soul:
We’ll discover that good design is also about caring for others — creating things that bring joy and make life easier. Through conversations, quiet moments, and mindfulness exercises, we’ll sense how design can influence our well-being.
Dates
The KulturKids will visit the museums on the following Saturdays in November:
November 8, 2025 – Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin
November 15, 2025 – German Design Museum
November 22, 2025 – Werkbundarchiv – Museum of Things
Workshops from 12:00 – 4:30 PM
We look forward to three inspiring afternoons filled with ideas, creativity, and discovery — a month where thinking, feeling, and creating come together.
