Student activities and resources.

Baltimore Design School provides many tools and extracurricular activities for students to flourish in and out of the classroom.

Read some of our students’ stories and view their work.

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Featured Recognition

BDS ’22 Graphic Design student Icsha Jenkins wins 2022 contest for the Maryland Youth Art Month Flag!

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Brehonna Brehon

Grade 12, Graphic Design

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Destiny Bennett

Grade 10, Architecture

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Lydia Randall

Grade 12, Architecture

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Student Gallery

Work By

Chance Mason

Grade

12, Fashion

Title of Work

Dress Construction

Medium

Fabric & Notions

Description

Utilizing the design thinking process, we created an original design and used our new pattern-making skills to make the design come to life.

Baltimore Design School student gallery featuring work from Blair Hall

Work By

Blair Hall

Grade

12, Fashion

Title of Work

Client Customization

Medium

Fabric & Notions

Description

We were assigned the task of creating a fashion apron for a peer who was researching their interests and then using the design thinking process to customize the piece to their liking.

Baltimore Design School student gallery - fashion design work from Blair Hall

Work By

Blair Hall

Grade

12, Fashion

Title of Work

Pin Cushions

Medium

Fabric & Notions

Description

We made patterns, cut fabric and then practiced overcast, running and back stitch techniques, as well as hand-sewing to create these pin cushions.

Baltimore Design School student gallery - Illustration from Brianna Kelly

Work By

Briana Kelly

Grade

12, Graphic Design

Title of Work

5-Year Vision Boards

Medium

Color pencils and pen

Description

We had to describe our five-year goals and then illustrate the process of getting there. We had a defined space to work with, so we needed to use the design thinking process to convert our thoughts and ideas to paper to deliver a clear message.

Baltimore Design School student gallery - The Tree Pavilion Project from Lydia Randall

Work By

Lydia Randall

Grade

BDS C/O 2018 Alum, Architecture

Title of Work

Tree Pavilion

Medium

Wood

Description

The Tree Pavilion project was for the Youth Arts Council (BOPA) at Artscape. This was special because I got to collaborate and build what we designed.

Baltimore Design School student gallery - architecture work from Lydia Randall

Work By

Lydia Randall

Grade

BDS C/O 2018 Alum, Architecture

Title of Work

Axonometric Perspective

Medium

Pencil

Description

This was an architectural drafting assignment to practice axonometric perspective. We were given just one flight; however, I decided to extend it to three.

Baltimore Design School student gallery - tiny house project from Lydia Randall

Work By

Lydia Randall

Grade

BDS C/O 2018 Alum, Architecture

Title of Work

Tiny House

Medium

Model

Description

The tiny house project was one of our first projects that we completed in 10th grade. We learned a lot about functional design and how people move through and use space.

Baltimore Design School student gallery - shirt design from Brehonna Brehon

Work By

Brehonna Brehon

Grade

BDS C/O 2018 Alum, Graphic Design

Title of Work

Free Minds Free People conference t-shirt

Medium

Screen Printing

Description

These are finalized t-shirt and tank top designs that I created for the Free Minds Free People conference.

Baltimore Design School student work from Morgan Alexander

Work By

Morgan Alexander

Grade

BDS C/O 2018 Alum, Fashion

Title of Work

Vintage Elements

Medium

Fabric & notions

Description

Students were tasked with taking a vintage pattern and adding modern elements to it. Morgan took the vintage gown and changed the sleeves on the final product give it a contemporary flair. The fabric is from a boutique shop in NY, and the original pattern was sourced from the BDS pattern bank.

Baltimore Design School student gallery 3-layer drawing from Destiny Bennett

Work By

Destiny Bennett

Grade

11, Architecture

Title of Work

Axonometric Perspective

Medium

Pencil

Description

Students were tasked with a detailed 3-layer drawing of a staircase demonstrating scale, angle, depth and height.

Baltimore Design School student gallery illustration from Destiny Bennett

Work By

Destiny Bennett

Grade

11, Architecture

Title of Work

Free time

Medium

Pencil

Description

In her free time, Destiny enjoys sketching and photography. This is one of her recent freelance drawings.

Student activities and resources.

Featured Recognition

BDS ’22 Graphic Design student Icsha Jenkins wins 2022 contest for the Maryland Youth Art Month Flag!

Brehonna Brehon

Destiny Bennett

Lydia Randall

Work By

Chance Mason

Grade

Title of Work

Medium

Description

Clubs and Sports

Find the activity that's right for you

Architecture Club & ACE Mentor Club

Thursdays in Room 201

BDS Urban Debate Team

Mon & Wed Rm 310

BOAST

Tuesdays Rm 201

BYKE Collective

Mondays in the Cafeteria

CHILL Board Sports

Seasonal

Coach G's Mentoring

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Community Impact Club (Green Team)

Tuesdays in Room 436

Distinguished Gentlemen

Wednesdays Rm 336

FAB (Fashion, Aademics & Beauty)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Fashion Studio

Fashion Design & Sewing Club

Mondays & Wednesdays, Fashion Studio

Girls in the Game

Tuesdays, Library

GSA

Bi-Weekly Fridays, Rm 414

Leading Ladies

Wednesdays, Library

Library Helpers

Tuesdays, Library

National Arts Honors Society

Bi-weekly Fridays, Rm 414

Scholar Warrior Martial Arts

Fridays, Gym

SGA

Bi-Weekly Tuesdays, Rm 308

Study Buddy Virtual Homework Help - Virtual

Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm

Tabletop Gaming Club

Wednesdays, Rm 418

Wide Angle Youth Media

Mondays & Wednesdays, Library

Zine Club Plus

Thursdays, Rm 300

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