Cardboard Couture: Project Upcycle Team Builder at TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary
TEAM BUILDERS

Cardboard Couture: Project Upcycle

A Hands-On Innovation Challenge

Format

Facilitated, hands-on building challenge

Duration

90 minutes (extendable upon request)

Capacity & Space Requirements

15 people or less – One Classroom

15-30 people – Double Studio

Over 30 people – Feature Gallery

Price

Contact to inquire.

Where Innovation Meets the Runway!

Turn recycled materials into high fashion in this fast-paced, sustainability-driven design challenge! Teams will transform ordinary cardboard into stunning, wearable works of art, competing to craft the most creative, functional, and runway-ready designs.

With guidance from our expert Science Guides, participants will strategize, construct, and model their creations—all while navigating surprise twists and mini-challenges that test their creativity, teamwork, and adaptability. Whether your team embraces avant-garde elegance or playful absurdity, one thing is certain: this will be a fashion show like no other!

Grand Finale:

At the end of the challenge, teams will showcase their designs on a real runway, with awards for creativity, craftsmanship, and the most show-stopping look!

Best for: Creative teams, marketing, and design professionals.

Great for: Teams that want a fun, playful, and visually exciting challenge.

Key Skills Developed:

  • Artistic Expression – Merge creativity with function.
  • Sustainability Awareness – Use upcycling to inspire innovation.
  • Presentation & Confidence – Showcase work on a live runway.
  • Collaboration in Design – Translate ideas into wearable reality.

TEAM BUILDER ADD-ON'S

Meeting Room Rental

Need a space to brainstorm, debrief, or celebrate? Spark has you covered!

Reserve a private meeting room before or after your Team Builders experience. Perfect for strategy sessions, presentations, or just unwinding with your team.

Price: Varies by location

Food & Beverage Packages

Fuel your team with delicious eats and refreshing drinks!

From coffee breaks to full meals, Spark offers catering options to keep your team energized. Choose from a variety of snacks, lunches, or cocktail-style receptions to complement your experience.

Price: Inquire for menu options!

Flint Meet and Greet

Adopted all the way from Boston Dynamics, Flint will steal your heart...not to mention your shoes, tennis balls and snacks.

Flint the robo-dog is the poster-pooch for tech learning programs and is also full of personality. Invite her to your event for 30 minutes and delight your team.

Time: 30 mins

Price: $300

Science Activations

Ready for an extra dose of science fun? Look no further – Spark has just the thing you're searching for!

Experience options: fire experiments, cryogenic experiments, brain and heart wearable fashion, and more. Inquire for more details!

Time: 30 minutes

Price: $250 per experience

Take your Team Builders experience to the next level! From private meeting spaces and catering options to hands-on science activations and a meet & greet with Flint the robo-dog, these extras ensure a memorable team event at Spark.

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