The Visioneer Design Challenges are very exciting and engaging for students once they
are introduced to this program. The challenges are areas of design that can provide
insight into the world of design and technology of the future that is constantly growing
and changing. This year we will have 12 design areas. Some are new. Architecture,
Animation, Digital Photograph, Fashion Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Point of
Purchase, Product Design I. Product Design II, Regional Planning Design, Videography
and Web Design.

Game Design:
We are adding Game Design to the challenges. It is being led by three
young game designers who teach at UWM and UW who are so excited about this
opportunity. This is an area we believe will be an exciting adventure for students.
Product Design: We are adding two Product Design challenges for students:
Product Design I challenge connects the students with TREK BICYCLE design
professionals. Product Design II challenge connects other students with GE
HEALTHCARE design professionals.

We are eliminating Illustration for this year, however, it might be back next year.

BE SURE TO EXPOSE YOUR STUDENTS TO ALL OF THE CHALLENGES.

By doing so you may discover gifts in students you never knew were there even those
students who appear to be uninterested in school. This world of design and technology
is their world. You, as a teacher, can connect with the design professionals along with
your students. Give all of your students the opportunity to find new ways to express
themselves embracing art and technology. Have fun as you learn along with your
students.

Virgi Driscoll