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The Michigan Design Prize is an opportunity to showcase the Industrial Design talent of K - 12 students in Michigan.
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2023 Challenge
How can we design a physical product that promotes the enjoyment of Michigan's lakes, rivers, and water parks?
Click here for the Michigan Design Challenge website.
How can we design a physical product that promotes the enjoyment of Michigan's lakes, rivers, and water parks?
Click here for the Michigan Design Challenge website.
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Lakewood Elementary West Ottawa Public Schools 
Michigan Design Challenge 2023 GOLD Level Winners!
Our experience . . .
"Our group of 8 students are passionate, loving, and hard-working. They have a tremendous amount of empathy towards those around them, especially students with different special needs. Watching them research, survey, and collaborate with one another to create their final product for their classmates was an absolutely amazing process. We are so proud of their efforts!" ~ A. Van Allsburg & C. Johnson, Educators "Our goal was to make a product for our ASD and special needs community to have quality fun while being as safe as can be. Being independent and safe feels so good. We should all have this gift." ~ Nora, Student Click here for the Team's journey on Padlet. 
Bentheim Elementary Hamilton Community Schools Our experience . . .
"The highlight for this group was going to the Careerline Tech Center to get feedback on their ideas and see the different programs. Throughout the day, I remember them continually asking how many more programs they got to see. Not only was this valuable for feedback, but also for students to picture themselves in high school at the Careerline Tech Center and to learn about the amazing opportunities for students in Ottawa County." ~ A. Meyer, Educator Click here for the Team's journey on Padlet. 
Great Lakes Elementary West Ottawa Public Schools Our experience . . .
"Working with students to push their thinking and solve problems in new ways energizes and ignites excitement and enthusiasm in students as well as teachers!" ~ M. Ritsema, Educator "Being able to work on real issues that connect with the students and their community made this Design Challenge extra special. The students were able to bring their own knowledge of Michigan into their solutions and it was awesome to see the things they came up with." ~ L. Ambrose, Educator Click here for the Team's journey on Padlet. 
Woodbridge Elementary Zeeland Public Schools Our experience . . .
"This was the first time I heard of the Michigan Design Challenge and I was impressed to see the creativity of my fourth grade team as they worked to brainstorm ideas, collaborate on solutions, share their designs, and make revisions based on feedback from the Careerline Tech Center students. It was great from start to finish!" ~ J. Schwartz, Educator Click here for the Team's journey on Padlet. 
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Lakewood Panther Pathways Team A West Ottawa Public Schools 
Michigan Design Challenge 2023 Silver Level Winners!
Our experience . . .
"I had a lot of fun because I was able to create a product and share ideas with students in other schools." ~ Breanna, Student "I really enjoyed working on this project because I am a hands-on learner and I enjoyed building a prototype to share with others." ~ Sam, Student Click here for the Team's journey on Padlet. 
Douglas Elementary Saugatuck Public Schools Our experience . . .
"Our Douglas Elementary School team grew so much through this experience. They are starting to see themselves as innovators!" ~ N. Robb, Educator "I enjoyed watching students learn and grow while working on their Michigan Design Challenge project. At first a few students were hesitant and not sure and by the end students became creators, leaders, and great teammates through the process. They showed a tremendous amount of growth through project based learning. It was exciting to be able to facilitate these students through the process." ~ R. Brunner, Educator Click here for the Team's journey on Padlet. 
White Pines Intermediate Grand Haven Public Schools Our experience . . .
"Participating in the Michigan Design Challenge each year reignites our passion for integrating Project-based learning with our students. Witnessing firsthand how it empowers students to collaborate, foster innovative thinking, and craft creative solutions to real-world problems is truly inspiring. Through the MIDC driving question, our students not only refine their problem-solving skills but also are provided the opportunity to learn how they can make impactful contributions that extend beyond their school and local community." ~ K. Stranberg, Educator "Michigan Design Challenge through Future Prep'd has taught me a lot like: how to include everyone's point of view in a solution (thinking of others needs in a solution), how to have fun WHILE working as a team, skills to brainstorm better ideas, teamwork/hard work pays off, how to work with other people in school and in the community that you might not know that well." - Ellie, Student Click here for the Team's journey on Padlet. 
Lakewood Panther Pathways Team B West Ottawa Public Schools Our experience:
"I'm always amazed at seeing how elementary students can work together and go through the design process to come up with a fun and unique solution to a problem!" ~ J. Keuning-LaFrence, Educator Click here for the Team's journey on Padlet. 
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