WHAT IF DESIGN COULD MAKE SCIENCE IRRESISTIBLE TO KIDS?

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Scintillab, an educational kit co-designed by Fondazione OpenDot with Fondazione Agnelli, Ferrari, and CNR, brings hands-on STEM experimentation into Italian primary school classrooms. In its first year, 2025/2026, it has reached 59 schools and about 4,700 students across six provinces, with plans to expand nationally to 15,000 students. Built on inquiry-based learning, it uses simple tools like shadow theatres and ramps, encouraging children to experiment and learn from mistakes rather than lectures.