Sprout
Nourishing the seedlings of the future.
Overview
Sprout is a team project in education and spatial design, created to address the developmental challenges children face in outdated learning environments. Developed alongside two teammates, the concept reimagines the modern classroom as a dynamic, modular space centered on flexibility, sensory engagement, and emotional growth.
“Schools with poor space layouts can stunt a child's cognitive development by 25%.”
— Danish Kurani, Design Activist
Core Insight
Modern classrooms often lack the adaptability, ergonomics, and stimulation children need to thrive. Our goal was to design a space that supports the whole child — cognitively, socially, and emotionally.
Attention Span
The length of time for which a person is able to concentrate mentally on a particular activity.
16-30 min.
Is the average attention span of children ages 7-10 years.
How can we keep their attention?
Remove static seating and introduce a modular system.
Apply visually appealing design.
Incorporate play throughout the classroom.
Design Principles
Flexibility: Modular furniture and layout options to support various activities and teaching styles.
Efficiency: Durable, sustainable materials with long-term usability.
Ergonomics: Scaled to children's bodies and developmental needs.
Key Features
Playful Complexity: Balanced visual stimulation that enhances learning without overstimulation.
Interactive Technology
Soft Forms
Playful Environment
Storage Space
Enrichment Wall
Teacher Area
Improved attention span (interactive learning boosts it by 2–3×).
Increased confidence and autonomy at a young age.
Strengthened collaborative and communication skills
Encouraged conflict resolution and sense of purpose.
Outcomes & Benefits
Inspirations
We studied real-world alternatives like:
Altschool | San Fransisco, CA
Steve Jobs School | Amsterdam, Netherlands
Moodboard
Establishing design language.
Brightworks | San Fransisco, CA
Concept Development
Variation of sketches exploring form and function.
CAD Models
Using Rhino
