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The STEAM Design Process was developed to help schools translate future skill frameworks into everyday learning experiences. Rather than focusing solely on immediate academic outcomes, the approach supports learners in developing adaptable skills—such as problem-solving, creativity, and reflection—that remain relevant across changing social and professional contexts.
Since 2017, Starfish Education has implemented the Makerspace concept in Thailand through the Starfish Maker initiative. To support this approach, the STEAM Design Process was developed as a cyclical framework consisting of five stages: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Reflect & Redesign.
Starfish Maker encourages learner-driven exploration by providing opportunities for experimentation, iteration, and independent decision-making. Through this process, students build confidence, practice structured problem-solving, and engage actively with their own learning.
The approach can be implemented across a wide range of school contexts—urban or rural, resource-rich or resource-limited—and is achievable within typical Thai school environments. It can be integrated into existing curricula with minimal adjustments to the school timetable.
First implemented at Starfish School in Chiang Mai, the STEAM Design Process has since expanded through collaboration with public and private schools. Working with Thai government agencies and the Ministry of Education, the initiative has reached over 800 schools across Thailand, engaging students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
Recognition as a designated pilot innovation school by the Ministry of Education has further enabled knowledge exchange, with visiting schools and organizations learning from the implementation of the STEAM Design Process and other Starfish-developed innovations.
You can visit our website to learn more (www.starfishedu.org), contact us via email to arrange a meeting (info@starfishedu.org), or visit our Chiang Mai or Bangkok offices.
