Use with the Primary Source Analysis Tool outlined on the Global Snapshots page
EU Conference Room, Europa Building
Brussels, Belgium
Colorful patterns brighten the meeting room for the European Council and Council of the European Union inside the Europa Building, also known as the Residence Palace.
Researchable question: How is this space inclusive for many nationalities?
Essential question: How does design reflect the values of an organization?
Learn more with related content: Virtual tour: explore the Council
Elevator Floors Named After Artists
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Each floor of the hotel is named after an artist.
Researchable question: Who are the artists the floors were named after?
Essential question: How might one support the arts in non-traditional ways?
Learn more with related content: Google Arts and Culture
Subway Car at Google Office
Chicago, Illinois, USA
The Google office in Chicago has a refurbished subway car on the roof for employees to eat lunch, take a break, or have a meeting.
Researchable question: How is this subway car different from one used on the Chicago subway system, known as the "L"?
Essential question: How might designers repurpose materials in a novel way?
Learn more with related content: Chicago "L"
Modified Public Stairs
Stockholm, Sweden
The stairs have been modified with boards for bicycles, strollers, and wheeled carts.
Researchable question: How have stairs been modified to meet the needs of users?
Essential question: How does actual user experience change the design of something?
Learn more with related content: Bicycle Stairway
Fabric Store
New Delhi, India
Customers can purchase fabric to have saris custom made.
Researchable question: How are saris made and worn?
Essential question: How does fashion represent a culture?
Learn more with related content: 9 Facts You Might Not Know About the Sari from Google Arts and Culture
White Chair
New Delhi, India
Modern furniture fills a hotel's lobby.
Researchable question: What do designers think about when designing a room?
Essential question: How does furniture reflect a culture?
Learn more with related content: Plan Your Room interactive
Shower Drain
Springfield, Missouri, USA
Modern shower drain in a hotel shower
Researchable question: What do designers think about when designing a room?
Essential question: How does design affect functionality?
Learn more with related content: Slim and Modern Shower Drain Systems for the Minimalist in You from homedit
Want to learn more about design?
Check out these websites.
Book Creation
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Book Cover Design from Adobe Spark
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Storybird - create digital books
Design
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Kids Think Design - website with kids collaborative design projects
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The ThinkerTales - design thinking video stories to prompt makers
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Making and Designing at Home - links to website and activity ideas
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Inside the Pantone color factory - video
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The complex geometry of Islamic design - TEDEd video by Eric Broug
Fashion Design
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Fashion design facts for kids from Kiddle
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Fashion Design Projects by DIY (Do It Yourself)
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Draw Like a Fashion Designer from Canson Studio
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Fashion Design for Kids - RSE Art Appreciation - video about fashion design
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The life cycle of a t-shirt - TEDEd video by Angel Chang
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Forget shopping. Soon you'll download your new clothes - TEDEd video by Danit Peleg
Interior Design
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SketchUp for Schools (ask for a free account)
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Planner 5D - design a home in 2D or 3D
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Interior Design Projects from DIY (Do It Yourself)
Product Design
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Industrial Design Projects by DIY (Do It Yourself)
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Design Thinking Challenge Prompts from Left Brain Craft Brain
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Design Squad Global from PBS Kids
Graphic Design
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Beginning Graphic Design: Fundamentals video by GCLearnFree.org
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The basis of art, design, and more from GCLearnFree.org
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Graphic Design Projects from DIY (Do It Yourself)
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5 Graphic Design Projects and Games Your Kids Will Love by K12 Learning Liftoff
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Design Your Own Business Cards template
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The X-Rite Color Challange and Hue Test by Pantone
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Make Your Own Logo template
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