Accra, Aug. 18, GNA – Students of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI) have showcased innovative projects in robotics, assistive technology, sustainable housing and digital art at the Institute’s 2026 Student Capstone Projects Exhibition in Accra.
The exhibition, held on the theme, “Creative Minds, Sustainable Solutions,” brought together students, parents, educators and industry stakeholders to witness practical solutions developed by learners as part of their training.
Ms Constance Swaniker, Founder and President of DTI, said the projects demonstrated the Institute’s commitment to equipping young people with practical skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities.
“What was on display was not simply a collection of finished objects. It was evidence of young people who have learned how to think, how to make and how to solve. That is the education Ghana and Africa need, and it is the education we are committed to delivering,” she said.
The projects focused on addressing real-world challenges through technical and creative solutions, including future cities, affordable housing, automation, accessibility, sustainability and African cultural expression.
Among the exhibits were a robot delivery device demonstrating the application of automation, a smart assistive cane designed to support persons with visual impairments, and an immersive digital art installation depicting Africa’s renaissance through large LED displays.
Other students displayed sculpted metal artworks and products made from recycled materials, showing how waste could be transformed into fashion items and functional household products.
Organisers said the capstone projects were designed to move students beyond theoretical learning by enabling them to identify challenges, develop solutions, collaborate and present their work to an audience.
Ms Swaniker said DTI’s industry-aligned training model combined technical skills, design, technology, entrepreneurship and innovation to bridge the gap between education and employment.
She said the capstone projects formed part of efforts to prepare students for careers in sectors where technical and creative skills were increasingly important.
Some graduates are expected to transition directly into employment, while others will receive support to establish businesses through seed capital and starter kits.
DTI said the initiative was supported through its partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, which provides young people with access to skills development and opportunities for dignified employment and entrepreneurship.
Parents who attended the exhibition described it as an opportunity to witness the capabilities of their children, while industry representatives viewed it as a platform for identifying emerging talent.
The Design and Technology Institute is a not-for-profit pan-African centre of excellence for technical and vocational education and training, providing industry-focused training in design, technology, entrepreneurship and precision skills.
The institution holds international accreditation from the American Welding Society, the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute of the United States and Pearson UK.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey