The article provides brief information about the creative word. Ways of development of creative abilities of children of preschool age by means of technology of designing are considered. The goals and importance of the development of children’s creative abilities in the child’s life are defined. The definition of design technology was issued. On the effectiveness of the use of design technology in the development of creative abilities. The features of the design technology and the importance of the development of children’s creativity are considered. In the system of preschool education there are areas of creativity within the framework of the state compulsory standard of preschool education, indicating the types of projects. Ways of application of creative educational activity are presented. In preschool age, educational activities in drawing, music, modeling, modeling affects the influence of the child on the formation of creative and intellectual abilities and psychologically developed personality. The General tasks of creative development are considered.