Talks, courses and workshops

Learn the basics of designing home interiors – explore historical influences, the latest colour trends, and expand your personal style in this class led by tutors from KLC School of Design.

Immerse yourself in the magic of the cyanotype process to create amazing designs on paper and fabric using leaves and flowers.

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Join the legendary retail expert, broadcaster and author Mary Portas in Conversation with Josephine Chanter, Deputy Director at the Design Museum.

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Join guide Edward Richards for a tour of the highlights of Barbie®:The Exhibition, delivered in British Sign Language for d/Deaf visitors using BSL and their companions.

Join us in the Dame Sylvia Crowe garden for an afternoon of autumnal bliss, exploring horticulture and design with Errol Fernandes, Lola Lely, Studio Kuhu and the Growing Together cohort.

In this introductory workshop, children will learn to code by writing interactive stories inspired by Tim Burton’s unique imagination. They will write exciting narratives and turn them into simple text-based video games using the coding engine Twine.

Inspired by the settings of Tim Burton’s films, and exploring architectural designs from across the world, young people will create their own architectural models and scenery for a character in this session led by artist and educator Wilson Yau. Whether it’s gothic or fantastical, they will design and make something unexpected to take home.

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In this introductory workshop, young people will learn to code by writing interactive stories inspired by Tim Burton’s unique imagination. They will write exciting narratives and turn them into simple text-based video games using the coding engine Twine.

In this workshop led by illustrator and animator Lauren Veevers, young people will dive into the world of Tim Burton, and explore his creative process and enchanting characters before designing their very own, alongside a weird and wonderful world for them to live in.

Inspired by unusual designs, children will be encouraged to reimagine everyday objects in this creative session led by artist and educator Sal Jones. They will take inspiration from our exhibition, 'The World of Tim Burton,' and have access to part of the museum’s handling collection to create their own designs that challenge convention.

In this introductory course, young people will be introduced to character design inspired by Tim Burton's imagination. They will design their own characters with plasticine and then learn how to redesign them using 3D modelling software.

Join Tim Burton's collaborators, puppeteers Ian Mackinnon and Pete Saunders, and sound artist Tomi Rose to reflect on their craft and the creation of Burton’s vivid characters and imaginative worlds.

Join guide Sara Dibb for an Audio-described and Multisensory tour of the highlights of Barbie®: The exhibition for visitors who are blind or visually impaired and their companions.

Join designer Sam Jacob and Assistant Curator Tiya Dahyabhai to unpack the design and build process and share behind-the-scenes stories of making Barbie®: The Exhibition.

In this two-day adult course, learn to visualise and communicate your ideas graphically by exploring different freehand drawing tools and systems. Boost your observational and analytical skills, learn about visual notetaking and sketching, and explore diagramming, visual storytelling, and mapping techniques.

Join award winning Production Designer Sarah Greenwood and Set Decorator Katie Spencer in conversation with curator Danielle Thom.

Join this one-day course for businesses to gain essential knowledge about carbon emissions. Learn about methods and tools to enable carbon reduction strategies and innovative design-led net zero business solutions.

Join guide Edward Richards for a tour of the Architecture of the Design Museum, delivered in British Sign Language.

Using handling collections of contemporary design objects, students can interact with key designs through experiential learning. Hour-long workshops support students to gain new perspectives on the role of designers and the impact of design in everyday life. Suitable for key stages 2, 3, 4 and 5.

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