Mini Challenge Shortlist, Design Ventura 2020
The mini challenge offers a taster of the Design Ventura programme for younger students, which can be run in a single lesson, set over rotation or given as homework.
For Design Ventura 2020 we received 3,000 submissions from students across the country during lock down. Of the 25 winners, a shortlist of 6 student designs were displayed at the Design Museum as part of the Design Ventura exhibition from 12 June – 22 August 2021.
Below is that shortlist:
Hand Holding Gloves
Betsy, Davison High School
A pair of gloves designed to simulate the feeling of holding hands for those struggling with loneliness over lock down.
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![](https://ventura.designmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Hand-Holding-Gloves-O-01-1024x724.jpg)
Rainforest Rescue
Ivy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School
A play scene that teaches children why it is important to look after the world around us.
![](https://ventura.designmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Rainforest-Recue.jpg)
![](https://ventura.designmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Rainforest-Rescue-O-01-1024x724.jpg)
Sensory Rubik’s cube
Emma, Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School
A Rubik’s cube with different surfaces on each side so that the cube can be used by those who are visually impaired.
![](https://ventura.designmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/image002-1022x1024.jpg)
![](https://ventura.designmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sensory-Rubicks-Cube-O-01-1-1024x724.jpg)
S.O.S (Save our seas) Dominoes
Tom, Liverpool College
A family game made from beach plastic, each domino features an endangered marine species. Aimed at ages 3+.
![](https://ventura.designmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screenshot-2021-07-30-at-15.21.14-1024x383.png)
![](https://ventura.designmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Dominos-O_Edit-01-1024x724.jpg)
Spring Rain Shoes
Lara, Walthamstow School for Girls
Comfortable and breathable shoes with a hydrochromic design that is revealed when the shoe gets wet.
![](https://ventura.designmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Picture-1-1024x667.png)
![](https://ventura.designmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Spring_rain-shoes-O_Edit-01-1024x724.jpg)
Wild Wrapping
Aoife, Didcot Girls’ School
Biodegradable wrapping paper which has flower seeds embedded in it. The pattern is made with natural, non- toxic dye. Instead of throwing it away, the gift receiver is able to plant the paper and it will grow flowers that will attract bees and butterflies to their garden.
![](https://ventura.designmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/image005-1024x676.jpg)
![](https://ventura.designmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Wild-Wrapping-O-01-1024x724.jpg)
The Design Ventura online mini challenge for years 7 and 8 will return for Design Ventura 2021-22. This year’s challenge will be waste themed, inspired by the Design Museum’s upcoming Waste Age exhibition.
Find out more about the Waste Age mini challenge here.