Run the Runway Fashion Design Kit is a comprehensive set that includes over 450 fabric swatches, a detailed sketchbook, 10 dress patterns, three mini mannequins with display backdrop, plus essential tools. Kids will express creativity while engaging in higher-level thinking and cognitive skills to create new fashion.
Planning & Sequencing
Kids sketch ideas, then layer fabrics and trims in stages using provided patterns and rulers—training them to think ahead and follow multi-step processes, mirroring real design workflows.
Design Thinking & Creativity
Creating mood boards, choosing colors and textures, and laying out patterns fosters design-awareness and expression of personal style, reinforcing how visual, tactile, and conceptual elements interact.
Fine Motor Skill Growth
Even though the kit is “no‑sew,” designers and creators pinch and press fabric and embellishments in place using double stick tape, adhesive patches and thread—building dexterity and precision in hand movements
Creative Problem‑Solving
Kids adapt patterns to fit mannequins, layer fabrics for balance or flare, and address size and design issues. This encourages flexible thinking, and problem solving to refine approaches like junior designers.
MindWare’s Run the Runway blends imaginative expression with real-world design processes. It instills planning, decision-making, and manual coordination through hands-on play. The runway showcase element adds performance and confidence building—making it an entire creative learning experience.
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