The influence of artistic and design activities on the formation of design thinking among schoolchildren

Today it is rather complicated to predict the future of many professions. In this regard, students need to be prepared not only for existing professions, but for a set of cognitive processes and activities necessary to solve project tasks. Any innovations arise due to the design thinking of their creators. The concept of «design thinking» reflects a certain cognitive approach, when a person, realizing a problem or current state, is able to foresee a strategy of action and a new vision. Teaching design in the framework of additional educational programs is considered to be the formation of a new way of thinking for students. In the process of creativity, they learn the project method of thinking, finding solutions and completing project tasks. An important place in teaching project creativity is occupied by the task statement. The skills of identifying contradictions, setting tasks and finding solutions play a key role in the modern world. They contribute to the development of creative abilities and independent work of students. This approach helps students adapt to real life, assess situations objectively, analyze and make independent decisions. In modern conditions, this is the most important achievement that will help the younger generation to integrate successfully into the professional and social environment.