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Northbrooks Secondary School C-Academy Design Thinking
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Northbrooks Secondary School C-Academy Design Thinking
Northbrooks Secondary School C-Academy Design Thinking
Northbrooks Secondary School C-Academy Design Thinking
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Northbrooks Secondary School C-Academy Design Thinking
Northbrooks Secondary School C-Academy Design Thinking

Design Thinking Outcome in Numbers

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71 %

Of students reported stronger empathy after the programme, up from ~44%

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89 %

Felt confident experimenting with new ideas, rising from ~69%

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78 %

Found teamwork easier and more effective, up from ~58%

Check Out Our Impact from 2024-2025

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Get the full 2024-2025 Impact Report with measured results from five Singapore secondary schools and discover how C-Academy’s design thinking programmes enable 300+ students to develop design thinking competence through real-world learning.





    Values That Drive Impact

    Structured framework

    Empathise, Define, Ideate, Test (EDIT Design Thinking®)

    Practitioner led

    guided by master trainers with consulting experience (not trainer led)

    Theme adaptable

    programmes can be tailored to school priorities and student needs

    No obligation. We will reply with a one page outline and suggested theme options.

    Request One Page Outline

    What students do during EDIT Design Thinking®

    Students learn by doing. They observe people and context, frame the real problem, generate and refine ideas, prototype quickly, test with feedback, and present clearly.

    C-Academy Design Thinking EDIT Methodology by Creativeans
    Step 1

    Empathise

    understand people, context, and needs

    Step 2

    Define

    synthesise insights and frame a clear problem statement

    Step 3

    Ideate

    generate options and converge on a strong direction

    Step 4

    Test

    prototype, gather feedback, refine, and communicate recommendations

    Outcomes schools commonly choose EDIT Design Thinking® for

    Schools choose EDIT Design Thinking® when they want structured learning outcomes, not just fun activities.

    Structured learning outcomes:

    • Student voice and confidence (pitching, presenting, teamwork)
    • Collaboration and leadership (roles, responsibility, shared ownership)
    • Real world problem solving (structured thinking, testing, iteration)
    • Empathy and citizenship (community minded thinking and belonging)

    How it can fit your school

    We tailor delivery based on student level, cohort size, theme, and time available.

    Designed for Sec 1–3 cohorts

    Can be adapted to your school priorities and context

    Community edition example: 6 sessions, about 18 hours total, up to 50 participants

    Learning journeys and partner contexts can be included where relevant.

    Why schools choose C-Academy

    Master trainer facilitating learning during a design thinking workshop

    Practitioner-Led, Not Trainer-Led

    Facilitated by industry practitioners with real consulting experience.

    Strong Network of Partners

    Programmes can be enriched with real world contexts and learning journeys.

    Students participating in ideation during a design thinking workshop for schools

    EDIT Design Thinking® by Creativeans

    A clear, repeatable framework students can apply beyond the workshop.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is EDIT Design Thinking®?

    EDIT is a structured design thinking framework used in our programmes: Empathise, Define, Ideate, Test. Students learn a repeatable way to understand needs, generate ideas, prototype, and improve through feedback.

    Is this suitable for Sec 1–3 students?

    Yes. The activities and facilitation are adapted to Sec 1–3 learning profiles and cohort needs, with structured steps and tangible outputs.

    What do students produce?

    Depending on the programme design, students produce artefacts such as empathy maps, problem statements, concepts, prototypes, and presentations with reflections and recommendations.

    Can schools choose the theme?

    Yes. Themes are tailored to school priorities and student needs, such as community, well being, cyber wellness, sustainability, or other relevant contexts.

    Let Out Your Students' Creativity

    Tell us your priority for Sec 1–3 and we will reply with a one page outline plus suggested theme options.









      Contact Person:
      Ivana • C Academy • programme@c-academy.org • +6588966152