About
DesignX offers one-week design studio-style sessions throughout the summer for K-12 students. The studio offerings listed are Fashion Design, Soft Toy Design, Wood Toy Design, and Architecture. Students work with real materials, real tools, and real constraints in these programs.
Programs
- Summer Camp — K-12 students · one-week design studio-style sessions throughout the summer · Hands-on design experience; led by talented emerging designers.
- Fashion Design — K-12 students · one-week design studio-style sessions throughout the summer · Listed as a summer camp studio offering.
- Soft Toy Design — K-12 students · one-week design studio-style sessions throughout the summer · Listed as a summer camp studio offering.
- Wood Toy Design — K-12 students · one-week design studio-style sessions throughout the summer · Listed as a summer camp studio offering.
- Architecture — K-12 students · one-week design studio-style sessions throughout the summer · Listed as a summer camp studio offering.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- General schedule: one-week design studio-style sessions throughout the summer
About the provider
DesignX began in 2008, and the page says Durga founded DesignX in 2017. The leadership team listed includes Durga Kalavagunta, Hope Patricia Daly, Richa Krishna, Eve Gordon, and Leslie S. Valdez. The page also states that 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.
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.
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