Design seeds
The Challenge
How can we prepare young technical students to create projects that not only work, but also contribute to a better world?
As part of a professional internship program for final-year students at technical high schools in Buenos Aires, I introduced a guiding question:
What knowledge can we share so these future professionals design solutions aligned with a smarter, more sustainable city?
Outcomes
80%
Of students expressed interest in continuing to explore the Theory of Change.
100%
Left with actionable tools to apply an impact model to their own project.
Our Approach
We designed and delivered two hands-on workshops focused on purpose-driven project development:
Workshop 1: Theory of Change
Students learned how to plan their projects starting from a deep sense of purpose—ensuring each step has meaning and direction.
Workshop 2: Impact Models
We introduced tools to help students consider the social and environmental impact of their ideas from the very beginning.
Each session combined theory, practice, and group reflection. Our goal was not only to teach, but to spark new questions and ways of thinking.
Key Learnings
There's a clear gap between technical knowledge and the ability to create real-world impact.
We introduced tools to help students consider the social and environmental impact of their ideas from the very beginning.
Who This Is For
Incubation and acceleration programs
Local governments
Companies seeking to develop talent with a systemic, impact-oriented mindset
Want to bring impact-driven tools into your program? Let's talk.