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We partner with schools to develop important growth skills to develop creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and innovation for students from grades 6 -10.

10+Schools Partnered
300+Students Impacted
100%Hands On
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Multiple modes of
delivery

Our specially-designed delivery formats are customisable and easy to integrate with the school timetables and curricula. We help you choose the right format and curation for your school
FORMAT 01Flagship

WORKSHOP

A high-intensity introduction to the DEZU studio model. Ideal for school leadership exploring fit before committing.

DURATION3 days
FORMATOn-site studio
AGESGrades 5 – 10
COHORT30 – 120 students
IMPLEMENTATIONPlug-in week
FORMAT 02SEMESTER

DESIGN ELECTIVE

A semester-long elective taught by DEZU mentors with your in-house teachers as co-facilitators.

DURATION16 weeks
FORMAT2 sessions / week
AGESGrades 6 – 12
COHORT20 – 40 students
IMPLEMENTATIONAdd to elective bank
FORMAT 03INTEGRATED

CROSS CURRICULUM

DEZU methods woven into existing subjects – science, English, social studies – so every teacher becomes a studio teacher.

DURATIONFull academic year
FORMATTeacher PD + co-design
AGESAll grades
COHORTWhole grade level
IMPLEMENTATIONEmbedded model
FORMAT 04YEAR-ROUND

DEZU STUDIO

A dedicated, year-round studio space inside your school. The deepest version of DEZU – for schools ready to lead.

DURATIONYear-round
FORMATDedicated studio space
AGESWhole school
COHORTUnlimited
IMPLEMENTATIONFull transformation

Non-negotiable skills
for the future

We build skills that create a strong innovation foundation and thinking capabilities for students to thrive in an AI-driven future.
01 · COGNITION

Critical
Thinking

Students develop the judgment to analyze information, solve complex problems, and make informed decisions in an increasingly uncertain world.

02 · CONFIDENCE

Creative
Confidence

Students build the confidence to think independently, take creative risks, and turn ideas into action.

03 · MINDSET

Innovation
Mindset

Students cultivate the curiosity and adaptability needed to embrace change and create new opportunities.

04 · EMPATHY

Human-Centered
Problem Solving

Students learn to understand people deeply and design solutions that address real-world needs.

05 · FLUENCY

AI
Readiness

Students learn to work alongside AI with critical thinking, ethical judgment, and creative problem-solving.

06 · VOICE

Communication
Skills

Students gain the confidence to communicate ideas clearly, collaborate effectively, and lead with influence.

Our Flagship Program

3 day workshop
A focused three-day arc that takes students from empathy to artifact. Built for school leaders who want to see DEZU's method in action.
01Day one

UNDERSTAND HUMANS BEFORE SOLVING PROBLEMS

EmpathyObservationCuriosityField interviews
02Day two

THINK BEYOND OBVIOUS ANSWERS

ResearchProblem framingIdea generationSystems thinking
03Day three

COMMUNICATE IDEAS LIKE INNOVATORS DO

StorytellingPrototypingPresentationInnovation showcase

WHAT SCHOOLS TAKE AWAY

  • 01

    Future-ready learners

    Documented evidence of student growth across five core capabilities.

  • 02

    Tangible student outcomes

    Every student leaves with a finished prototype, presentation and reflection.

  • 03

    Teacher insight

    Educator playbooks, prompts and rituals — ready to use on Monday.

  • 04

    Implementation roadmap

    A clear path to scale studio practice across grades and subjects.

A reminder from the field — quoted often, lived rarely.

SKR

Sir Ken Robinson

Educator · TED's most-watched speaker · cited 89M+ times

Creativity is now as important in education as literacy and we should treat it with the same status.

Design Education Delivers
measurable results

91%

of students showed improvement in creative confidence

78%

of students improved critical thinking skills

3x

increase in problem solving ability

100%

teachers would recommend Dezu programs

Taught By Practicing
Professionals

Our facilitators are working designers, technologists and researchers who bring real-world studios into your school. Every mentor is vetted, trained and DEZU-certified.

Himajaa Indukuri - CEO, Studio Dezu

Himajaa Indukuri

CEO, Studio Dezu

Balamurali Bhaskaran - Design Thinking Mentor

Balamurali Bhaskaran

Design Thinking Mentor (IBM certified)

Bhavana Ghanta - Senior Designer, Schlemberger

Bhavana Ghanta

Senior Designer, Schlemberger

Prathik Gadde - CEO, PhotonX

Prathik Gadde

CEO, PhotonX

real feedback from
schools and parents

Unedited reflections from principals, teachers and students after their first DEZU studio.

"It changed how I teach. The studio model gives me permission to be a coach instead of a lecturer — and the students respond instantly."

Mr. Aniket Rao

Mr. Aniket Rao

Head of Design · Pathways Pune

"I didn't know I was a creator. I have a portfolio, three prototypes, and I presented to actual designers from Bengaluru."

Aarav, Grade 8

Aarav, Grade 8

Student · Ekya School

"DEZU gave our students something the textbook simply cannot. Within five days, I saw the quiet ones leading critiques and the noisy ones listening."

Mrs. Lakshmi Pillai

Mrs. Lakshmi Pillai

Principal · DPS Noida

"It changed how I teach. The studio model gives me permission to be a coach instead of a lecturer — and the students respond instantly."

Mr. Aniket Rao

Mr. Aniket Rao

Head of Design · Pathways Pune

"I didn't know I was a creator. I have a portfolio, three prototypes, and I presented to actual designers from Bengaluru."

Aarav, Grade 8

Aarav, Grade 8

Student · Ekya School

"DEZU gave our students something the textbook simply cannot. Within five days, I saw the quiet ones leading critiques and the noisy ones listening."

Mrs. Lakshmi Pillai

Mrs. Lakshmi Pillai

Principal · DPS Noida

"It changed how I teach. The studio model gives me permission to be a coach instead of a lecturer — and the students respond instantly."

Mr. Aniket Rao

Mr. Aniket Rao

Head of Design · Pathways Pune

"I didn't know I was a creator. I have a portfolio, three prototypes, and I presented to actual designers from Bengaluru."

Aarav, Grade 8

Aarav, Grade 8

Student · Ekya School

"DEZU gave our students something the textbook simply cannot. Within five days, I saw the quiet ones leading critiques and the noisy ones listening."

Mrs. Lakshmi Pillai

Mrs. Lakshmi Pillai

Principal · DPS Noida

"It changed how I teach. The studio model gives me permission to be a coach instead of a lecturer — and the students respond instantly."

Mr. Aniket Rao

Mr. Aniket Rao

Head of Design · Pathways Pune

"I didn't know I was a creator. I have a portfolio, three prototypes, and I presented to actual designers from Bengaluru."

Aarav, Grade 8

Aarav, Grade 8

Student · Ekya School

"DEZU gave our students something the textbook simply cannot. Within five days, I saw the quiet ones leading critiques and the noisy ones listening."

Mrs. Lakshmi Pillai

Mrs. Lakshmi Pillai

Principal · DPS Noida

From first call to
workshop in 4 steps.

Our delivery process is smooth and school-friendly. We make sure that there are no hidden processes or expenses. Only clear communication and execution.
STEP 01

Discovery Call

30-minute call with your academic team. We listen to your vision and constraints.

→ 30 MIN
STEP 02

Program Planning

We propose a tailored program brief, mentor mix and reporting model for board sign-off.

→ SHARED DOC
STEP 03

School Coordination

Calendar lock-in, parent communication kit, room readiness, kit-of-parts shipped.

→ JOINT WORKBACK
STEP 04

Workshop Delivery

Studio goes live on your campus. Final debrief with academic head.

→ ON-CAMPUS

Let's build FUTURE creators together.

Bring creativity, communication, innovation, design thinking and future-ready learning into your school through a partner that institutional boards can trust and students will remember.