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The Center for Excellence in Design and Innovation at LJCDS aims to inspire greatness by challenging students to identify real-world problems and design creative solutions to effect positive change for a better world. Innovation is the thread that connects technology with humans. The curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12 focuses on learning how to use cutting-edge tools and technologies while developing an understanding of the social impacts of technology, design and business.
Far exceeding the standard offerings of a “maker space” or “technology program,” LJCDS provides students with the advanced resources, guidance and space to become innovators by employing the design process. Our design and innovation educators possess industry experience and are committed to connecting students with real-world experts to establish relevance in the classroom.
Upon graduation, our students:
Turn ideas into actions
Foster partnerships with professionals
Identify and solve problems beyond the LJCDS campus
Own a portfolio of work showing applied skills
The Innovation Lab created an opportunity for me to achieve out-of-reach goals that built the foundation of my college applications and career... I learned more useful skills that set me apart in college in the Innovation Lab than in any AP class.”
Rostam Reifschneider,
Class of 2017, MIT Class of 2021
Design and Innovation News
Cum Laude 2026 Inductees
3/27/2026
Inductees from the classes of 2026 and 2027 are recognized.
Going the Extra Mile—8,300 Miles, to Be Exact
1/26/2026
A Vietnam trip that redefined hands-on learning at LJCDS.
National Magazine Highlights Student-designed Attendance App
1/5/2026
Matthew DuBois ’26 and Luke Graham ’26 created CheckPoint Student for LJCDS students and beyond.
Going Up!
5/16/2025
Students launch high-altitude balloon, bridging science and design.
Cum Laude Society 2025 Inductees
3/20/2025
Inductees from the classes of 2025 and 2026 are recognized.
Leveraging Tech for Good
2/24/2025
Alumnus and Stanford classmates create a voice-companion, home-inventory app to streamline insurance claims for those affected by the LA wildfires.
World Design Capital Spotlight
1/16/2025
Meet Divya Chunduru ’19
Meet Mark Endo '18
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