Design for Good — Solving Global Challenges Through Design
The 16-session plan
Exploring the UN SDGs
Introduction to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and why they matter. Choose a challenge that excites you and start exploring the people affected by it.
Empathy & Research
Learn how to ask thoughtful questions to people — peers, parents, or others — who may relate to your SDG topic. Capture how they feel and think through structured interviews.
User Personas
Turn your interview findings into relatable user personas. Understand what they need, what frustrates them, and what would make their lives better in relation to your chosen SDG.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this project a great fit for?+
BlueRobins projects are designed for curious students in Grades 3-12 who want to build. No prior experience is needed — mentors start wherever your child is and grow the challenge as they grow.
What does a typical session look like?+
Your child meets 1-on-1 with their mentor every week over Google Meet. Programs run 16 sessions of 45 minutes each. Sessions are hands-on from minute one — building, designing, coding, writing, experimenting — with the mentor coaching live, asking great questions, and unlocking the next step.
What will my child build by the end?+
A finished project they're proud of and can show the world. Across 16 sessions, your child turns an ambitious idea into a working app, prototype, research write-up, portfolio, or published artifact. Every student finishes with a completion certificate signed by their mentor.
Why a free trial first?+
So your child can meet their mentor, get a feel for the project, and leave the call excited. The trial is a complimentary 1-on-1 free trial session — no credit card needed. After the trial, you decide if it's the right fit. Most families know within the first 15 minutes.