DesignX

DesignX offers one-week design studio-style summer camp sessions for K-12 students. The program includes Fashion Design, Soft Toy Design, Wood Toy Design, and Architecture. Students work with real materials, real tools, and real constraints in studio-style programs.

Programs

• Design Summer Camp for Kids & Teens — K-12 students · one-week design studio-style sessions throughout the summer
• Fashion Design
• Soft Toy Design
• Wood Toy Design
• Architecture

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

DesignX says its work began in 2008, and Durga founded DesignX in 2017. The leadership team includes Durga Kalavagunta, Founder and CEO; Hope Patricia Daly, Marketing, Media, and Community Relations; Richa Krishna, Brand Strategy; Eve Gordon, Fellowship Coach; and Leslie S. Valdez, Fellowship & Operations Lead. The page says DesignX serves youth across the San Francisco Bay Area and partners with schools, community organizations, and educational institutions to bring design experiences to youth across the country. It also says DesignX has served 8,000+ students, engaged 27 schools, delivered 541 programs, and developed 60 design educators.

What families say

“DesignX is our all-time favorite program. The classes offer exceptional value by sparking curiosity and encouraging creative thinking. Our daughter is now pursuing Fashion Design at Parsons in NYC, all thanks to the inspiration she found at DesignX. If you're looking for a program that fosters creativity and success, DesignX is an invaluable experience.” — Kimm D., Parent (2025)

“My daughter is a huge fan of DesignX—it’s the one camp she asks to return to each year.” — Nita S., Parent (2024)

“My daughter had so much fun at the DesignX fashion design camp. The teachers are wonderful—skilled, encouraging, and truly dedicated to helping each child grow and bring their own fashion creations to life.” — Christine D., Parent (2025)

Last updated September 19, 2026.