Description
- LET\'S INVENT: Spark!Lab Smithsonian INVENTIVE CREATIVITY KITS are perfect for the child who has ideas for cool inventions but doesn\'t know where to start.
- EXPLORE IT: Research new shoe trends to gather ideas. Learn the difference between form and function in fashion, and think of ways to incorporate both in your design. Watch your ideas come to life!
- SKETCH IT: Use the Spark!lab invention guide to draw out your designs. This helps inventors visualize what they are about to create. Problem solving and creativity in a fun open-ended way!
- CREATE IT: Start your journey with over 130 style components. We include canvas shapes, canvas shoe swatches, fabric paint, stencils, reflective stickers and a bonus mini shoe key chain to decorate!
- TRY IT: An exciting part of the process! Did your vision comes to life? Are your new and improved kicks exactly what you want? if yes, congratulations! You now know the process of invention
Style trends come and go, but what happens when your sneakers are too comfortable to let go, Invent Super shoes! Why replace your favorite kicks when you can upgrade them? This inventive kit allows fabulous fashionistas to use their creativity to invent the shoes of the future. Use the Spark!Lab invention process and over 130 design materials to improve and accessorize your favorite pair of shoes. Our kit includes canvas shapes, canvas shoe swatches for concept designing, fabric paint, stencils, reflective stickers, and a mini-shoe key chain to decorate. Think it! Explore it! Sketch it! Create it! Try it! Tweak it! Sell it! This line introduces kids to the process of invention, the same process used by real inventors. Many people don\'t realize that fashion designers and inventors use a very similar process and that sometimes fashion designers even become inventors in their field when they create something new! necessity is often the spark of invention, so each Spark!Lab Smithsonian activity presents kids with a unique obstacle to overcome. With the scenario in front of them and the materials provided as points of inspiration, kids use the Spark!Lab invention process to create their own unique solutions. Watch as their ideas come to life! Spark!Lab Smithsonian inventive creativity kits show children that they too can be inventors and that the invention process can be fun and exciting even when it is challenging. Smithsonian inventive creativity kits are designed to provide children with the same hands-on experience at home as they would enjoy when visiting the Draper Spark!Lab at the Smithsonian National Museum of American history in Washington, D.C. Ages 8+.