Take on the challenge!
At Brilliant Labs, we believe that creativity knows no bounds. This year’s Novel Storytelling Innovation Challenge invites students and educators to think outside the box and experiment with new ways of telling stories using the fusion of technology and traditional craftsmanship. Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or exploring this for the first time, the challenge encourages innovative projects that blend projection mapping, laser-cut backgrounds, circuits, and electronic quilts into interactive and immersive narratives.
This challenge empowers students to push the boundaries of creativity, design, and storytelling, blending multiple disciplines to create stories that are not only visually stimulating but also engage audiences in a multi-sensory experience. From exploring rich cultural histories to designing futuristic narratives, this challenge will inspire students to become global change-makers.
Be inspired and get ready to turn your ideas into a reality that inspires others!
Teacher & Student Challenge Resources
We understand that every classroom is different, so we provide flexible resources to help you kick-start your Novel Storytelling journey. When you register for this challenge, you'll receive a Brilliant Labs Inspiration Kit, filled with materials to get your students thinking creatively and practically about their projects. This kit includes elements that will help students explore new storytelling tools, from laser-cut shapes to circuits and more.
In addition to the kits, you'll have access to a variety of lesson plans, guides, and videos to help both teachers and students explore how to blend technology, design, and storytelling into their narratives. These resources are designed to be interdisciplinary, encouraging collaboration between artists, engineers, designers, and storytellers.
Ready to join? Register now for the Novel Storytelling Innovation Challenge to secure your Brilliant Labs Inspiration Kit and access additional resources. We’re excited to see how your students will craft stories that defy traditional boundaries and embrace creativity.
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Ready to join? Register now for the Novel Storytelling Innovation Challenge to secure your Brilliant Labs Inspiration Kit and access additional resources. We’re excited to see how your students will craft stories that defy traditional boundaries and embrace creativity.
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This challenge aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging participants to explore creative narratives that address these critical global challenges:
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Develop stories that address global food security, sustainable agriculture, and innovative solutions to hunger.
- SDG 4: Quality Education – Promote education that is inclusive, equitable, and geared towards fostering lifelong learning and STEAM-based innovation.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Encourage stories that promote sustainable economic growth and the importance of decent, meaningful work opportunities.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Explore how innovation, infrastructure, and technology can improve industries and economic systems.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Inspire stories focused on building sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environments for all.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Create narratives that emphasize the importance of sustainable consumption and production, addressing waste reduction and environmental stewardship.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Encourage participants to develop stories that raise awareness about climate change and inspire actions to mitigate its effects.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – Highlight the importance of conserving ecosystems, forests, and biodiversity, and the role of responsible land use.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Promote stories that champion peace, inclusion, and the importance of justice and strong, accountable institutions.
Let’s Explore Novel Storytelling
What do we mean by "Novel Storytelling"? It’s about breaking the mold of traditional storytelling by integrating the latest STEAM technologies with art and craftsmanship. This challenge allows students to:
- Use projection mapping to bring their stories to life on various surfaces.
- Incorporate laser-cut sample backgrounds, circuits, and interactive elements that invite the audience to participate.
- Design electronic quilts or other forms of visual art that tell stories through light, movement, and texture.
This challenge encourages students to not only tell stories but to create immersive experiences that reflect on both historical and futuristic themes. It’s about giving students the tools to foster collaboration between diverse fields and to think about storytelling as a way to make meaningful connections and impact.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Is your organization looking for a fun way to support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics (STEAM) education? Brilliant Labs is a registered charity dedicated to empowering youth to help solve real world problems today, while inspiring the careers of tomorrow.
We have four Innovation Challenges, summer camps, after school programs, teacher professional development and hundreds of student led projects that are funded each year. Let’s connect and find the right fit and marketing mix for your organization!
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