Summer Design Camp
Everything You Need to Know
Join us for an immersive three-day coding experience crafted specifically for teenagers. No prior experience needed!
Dates & Times
July 14–16, 2026
Tuesday thru Thursday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location
Adobe Office
3900 Adobe Way, Lehi, UT 84043
Eligibility
Students ages 13-18
No prior experience needed
Limited to 30 participants
Who’s this for?
Teens that have expressed any interest in a design related field will enjoy meeting with industry experts on how to turn creativity into something productive and tangible.
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Product (UX) Design
Industrial Design
Architecture
Mechanical Engineering
Landscape Design
Camp Highlights
Guided Learning
Hands-on tutorials on everything from site maps for websites to the accessibility of physical buildings.
Integrated Challenges
Collaborative projects where students must solve a problem using both digital and physical design solutions.
Cross-Disciplinary Mentorship
Small-group sessions with professionals ranging from architects to graphic artists
Project Showcase
A presentation event where teams pitch their final design solutions to a panel of judges.
The Skills You’ll Learn
The curriculum will cover several design disciplines. Additionally, the activities during the week will require students to practice concentration, critical thinking, and creativity.
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Graphic Design: Fundamentals of visual communication, color theory, and typography.
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UX (User Experience) Design: Researching user needs and creating intuitive digital navigation.
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Architecture: Exploring spatial design, scale, and how humans interact with the built environment.
Example Daily Schedule
Day | Theme | Morning Session (9:00 AM – 11:45 AM) | Afternoon Session (12:30 PM – 3:00 PM) |
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Day 1 | Visuals & Interfaces | Graphic & UX Design: Introduction to visual hierarchy and color theory. Students create a brand identity and a simple mobile wireframe. | User-Centric Discovery: Conducting interviews to understand how people use both apps and physical objects. |
Day 2 | Objects & Spaces | Product & Architecture: Hands-on sketching and 3D modeling of a physical product. Introduction to floor plans and spatial flow. | Prototyping Lab: Rapid prototyping using physical materials (cardboard/foam) for products and digital tools (Figma) for UX. |
Day 3 | Architecture: In partnership with NOMA Utah. | Usability & Peer Review: Testing physical and digital prototypes with "users" to gather feedback and refine designs. | The Design Showcase: Teams present a "Design Ecosystem" (e.g., a brand, the app for it, and the building it lives in) to judges. |