"What If...?" – Activity Workbook This workbook is a practical toolkit filled with creative exercises designed to guide young people (ages 10–14) through a step-by-step design process focused on complex social issues (e.g., poverty, inequality, climate change, divorce, mental health, bullying). It supports the facilitator’s guide and offers ready-to-use worksheets and creative tools. Purpose To help young participants: Work together to understand a real-world problem Generate creative, human-centred solutions Develop empathy and imagination Build confidence in presenting their ideas Structure of the Workbook The process is divided into five steps, each with its own set of creative activities ("werkvormen"): Choose a Theme Decide together which social topic to work on Form diverse teams based on interests and strengths Explore the Theme Conduct research through interviews, online searches, field visits Visualize insights and make sense of what they’ve learned Generate Ideas Use playful games (like combining emotions with characters) to think creatively Select ideas collaboratively using structured voting methods Create a Prototype Build quick mock-ups with craft or digital materials Gather and give feedback to refine ideas Pitch the Design Prepare presentations or video pitches Reflect on the impact and message behind their idea Features Printable worksheets for every activity Guidance for forming diverse, balanced teams Tools to help reflect on emotions and fundamental needs Space for storytelling and imagination Inspired by design thinking and positive psychology Use Case This workbook can be used in: Schools Youth centres Workshops for civic engagement After-school programmes It is suitable for facilitators without design experience and encourages learning-by-doing in a safe, inclusive, and imaginative setting.