Design a Wearable for the Future: Invent, Build & Test
The 16-session plan
Conduct surveys or interviews to identify at least three real human needs that could be addressed by a wearable accessory.
Analyze the identified needs and brainstorm five design concepts for a wearable accessory that addresses one of them.
Select one design concept and create detailed sketches and a materials list for building the prototype using household items.
Begin building the prototype of the chosen wearable accessory, focusing on assembling the main structure with the household materials gathered.
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.