Step into the shoes of an IKEA designer and create your own prototype of something that enables you, or the many people, to live a better everyday life. Everything we do in the workshop is based on the five principles of Democratic Design, namely achieving form, function, quality and sustainability, at a low price.
The workshop gives participants insight into designing for circularity, and how one can help the many people live a healthier and more sustainable life at home. For example, IKEA believes that, in the words of Ingvar Kamprad, “Waste of resources is a mortal sin”. Therefore, participants are challenged and required to use sustainable materials and, ultimately, to ensure that their product fits in a flatpack! The workshop also looks at Swedish history as a way to gain a better understanding of IKEA and its basic values.
Available: Year-round
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Price: 1875 SEK
Venue: At IKEA Museum, as an outreach event at your location or online via suitable project software.
Find out how this workshop connects to the curriculum.
Elementary school
High school
Self-guided museum visit
If you wish to come with your class on your own, please find the self guided material and teachers guide here. Before entering IKEA Museum, be kind to register at the reception in order for us to keep track of the numbers of visitors.