ReDesign
Competition
How can we make an every-day object more earth friendly?
Join this competition for ages 6 - 16.
Come up with an idea for improving an everyday item, make a prototype
and submit it for your chance to win one of our prizes!
Get Started Now
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Generate Ideas
The adventure starts now!
Get Inspired.
Brainstorm ideas, talk to a friend or an adult in your life.
Watch this video to understand what innovation means.
Get inspired by reading a book like 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' or watching this video of kid president!
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Understand the issues.
The story of stuff has a series of videos to understand how things are made and why they are not great for the planet.
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Decide on a problem you want to tackle.
Feeling overwhelmed? Here are some problems other kids are looking to solve. Maybe you can help them!?
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Join a workshop
Bounce ideas off other
like- minded folks!
See the info below.
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Build your Prototype
Designing your contraption goes beyond just sketches on paper!
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Craft an art project
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experiment with coding and animation
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Incorporate video and online gaming
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Write a report
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Create a 3D model using TinkerCad
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Check out these tutorial videos that walk you through the steps for making your own 3D model!
The possibilities are endless—get creative and have fun!
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Join a Workshop
Get help from a trained tech expert to bring your ideas to life!
See the info below.
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Submit Your Contraption
Once you finish your design, submit your work email us at:​
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Deadline for submission is
April 22nd
Winners will be announced at the Nelson Earth Day Parade!​
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There will be three prizes awarded.
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The criteria will be posted here shortly!
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Workshops Available
Take your design skills to the next level by joining a hands-on workshop at the Nelson District Youth Centre!
Stay tuned for dates
Educators can also request an in class workshop.
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