Learning Resources
Learning through the power of design
Our learning resources are built to provide a deeper understanding of our key exhibition themes to learners of all ages, and they encourage learners to get stuck in to projects, challenges and worksheets that introduce critical design knowledge through familiar concepts.
Our resources are provided completely for free, and are updated regularly.
Exhibition Resources
Explore our range of learning resources linked to our current and past major exhibitions. They are aligned to the Scottish curriculum and can be adapted for learning at all levels.
Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk
From samurai style and geisha chic, to Jedi knights and rock stars, explore the fascinating story of the significance, appeal and influence of this iconic garment.
Photo City: I'Spy
There's a little clan of yetis that love exploring the museum at night, and have been trying out their new polaroid camera at the new exhibition, Photo City.
Dundee Tapestry
Explore the city’s industrial heritage, creative achievements, biodiversity and people through this unique, handcrafted collection of tapestries depicting Dundee’s past, present, and future.
Streets Ahead
This STEM design challenge aimed at S1/2 students asking them to redesign their local shopping centre or high street.
Tartan
From the high fashion of Westwood, McQueen, Chanel and Dior to tartan clad heroes such as Jackie Stewart and Doddie Weir.
Plastic: Remaking Our World
Plastic has revolutionised the world and how we are trying to lessen its impact on our environment.
Night Fever
Learn how nightclubs are an example of a total design experience and explore key themes represented throughout the show.
Mary Quant
Our resources explore textiles and construction, brand and marketing, along with the wider social context of the Quant era.
Additional Resources
Explore this range of printable worksheets and design challenges to tackle at home.
Comic Book Design
Reimagine a well-known fairytale for the modern day, and design your very own comic strip using our Comic Book Creator worksheets.
Family Design Challenge
Imagine an idea, develop it and share it! This special Family Design Challenge encourages you to design a new way to help people from feeling lonely.
My Garden Design
Think about an outside space you would like to design. If you don’t have an outside space, what would your dream garden look like? What would you do in it? Use the sheets and information below to help you.
Pop-up Museum in a Book
Ever wanted to become an exhibition designer? Well now is your chance! Use the templates below to start you off or create your own and draw objects you would like to put in your own museum.
Design for the future
Join the designers of tomorrow and imagine the future you want to live in, using the worksheets below.
