About Destination Imagination

Destination Imagination (DI) is a team-based creativity and innovation competition.

Team Members Do it All Themselves

Teams are responsible for designing and creating 100% of their solution without interference from non-team members. 

No Interference Policy

• Team members are solely responsible for all aspects of a solution.
• Non-team members may teach skills needed and identified by the team, answer clarifying questions regarding the Challenge, and help teams understand project management. ​ ​

​Students Work Together To...

• Choose the Challenge
• Generate Ideas
• Research
• Design & Build
• Implement
• Make Decisions
• Manage a Budget
• Solve Conflicts
• Manage their Project Timeline

Learn more: See the Destination Imagination website 
Source: Destination Imagination Info for School Administrators & PTA

What is DI?

Watch this 2 min video to learn about Destination Imagination.

• 2 and 7 members form a team based on grade or age.
• Teams spend 2 to 4 months solving a Team Challenge within a budget. Teams also solve instant challenges at Tournaments. ​
• Teams showcase their solutions at our Eastern or Western Regional Tournaments. Top-tiered teams advance to our Affiliate (state) and/or Global Finals Tournaments in Kansas City.
• Every team has a Team Manager (age 18+) to teach the creative process and keep the team on track. Learn more about the Team Manager role. 

​Learn more about about the DI Challenge Experience. 

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