Design studio is a six-week program where students from grade 6th through 12th learn the conceptual and practical competencies to explore design software programs, develop visual language, redefine problems, create solutions, and impact audiences as young catalysts of change. Our curriculum includes the fundamentals of color theory, and introductory courses in graphic design, engineering and architecture. And as a result, underperforming students develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills while creating designs that address issues in their communities. Attendance and collaboration are increased as teachers and students experience the effectiveness of project-based learning. In fact, 100% of Design Studio school principals invited the program back this academic year.​