Dinosuit School Workshops
Real product design brought into the classroom
Available for UK and International School visits
Dinosuit Workshops bring real product design into the classroom, using the journey of a classroom project that became a globally manufactured toy.
Led by an award-winning designer and former Head of Art and Design, sessions give students a clear understanding of how products are designed, developed and brought to market.
Why schools work with Dinosuit:
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Former Head of Art & Design | Design & Technology specialist (International Schools)
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Award-winning product designer
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Dinosuit stocked in museums and retailers worldwide
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Developed in collaboration with the Design and Technology Association
Workshops can be delivered as single sessions, full-day visits or multi-day programmes.
Workshop Highlights include...
DinoLab: Become a Toy Inventor
A hands-on introduction to product design through wearable prototyping and biomimicry.
Primary students explore how designers take inspiration from nature to create engaging products, building and testing their own ideas through practical making.
Design Like Industry: The Dinosuit Challenge
A real-world design brief exploring how products are developed for manufacture.
Students work through an industry-style challenge, balancing creativity with real considerations such as materials, ergonomics and sustainability.
From Prototype to Product: Design Industry Masterclass
An insider’s view of turning a classroom idea into a global product.
Designed for older students, this session supports coursework and portfolios through real examples of manufacturing, branding, sustainability and design communication.
About
Ross Padgett is an award-winning product designer and former international school Head of Art and Design, with over 15 years’ experience leading creative programmes across Primary and Secondary education.
The Dinosuit began as a classroom project and is now manufactured and sold internationally, with recognition across the toy industry. Alongside this, Ross collaborates with the Design and Technology Association to develop an Inspired by Industry program — bringing real-world design challenges into schools.
To discuss a workshop visit or request a short overview, please get in touch:
Curriculum Collaboration
Dinosuit is featured as part of the Inspired by Industry programme in collaboration with the Design and Technology Association.
These curriculum resources are used by schools internationally and provide a structured design context based on real product development, including:
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Full schemes of work
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Lesson plans and teaching materials
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Industry insight through video and case study content
This provides a strong foundation for extending learning through in-person workshops and design sessions.
View the resources:
