Families and young people

Combining observational drawing with zine-making, and inspired by film director Wes Anderson’s visual storytelling, children will learn how to capture details through live sketching and build a visual narrative on a zine or concertina book.

Young people will discover the art and design of paper sculpture, inspired by the Lunar New Year.

Children will discover the art and design of paper sculpture, inspired by the Lunar New Year.

Young people will learn to design and make patches and badges to apply to upcycled fabrics using heat-transfer inks and metallic foils.

Young people will learn the basics of prop making with sustainable materials, inspired by film director Wes Anderson’s use of stylised objects as a key element in storytelling.

Inspired by the fascinating stop motion films of director Wes Anderson, children will create characters, shape clay models, and animate their own stories.

Children will learn the basics of prop making with sustainable materials, inspired by film director Wes Anderson’s use of stylised objects as a key element in storytelling.

This workshop for young people introduces the meticulous world of film director Wes Anderson through stop-motion animation, utilising clay to design puppets, build sets, and create original stories.

Bring the Design Museum to you by creating and making at home.

A free exhibition introducing part of our collection, looking at the development of modern design through these three interconnected roles. Explore the free display to discover some of the designers and makers who shaped the world we live in. Great for families, school groups and design lovers.

Visiting today? Check out our printable Family Explorer Trail booklet to engage your young creatives whilst experiencing the permanent collection. Suitable for children 6-10 years old - all they need is a pencil.

The Design Museum is located on High Street Kensington.

Browse a curated edit of the best in design with three exciting stores and online shop.