Studio Outline

Design Process

Activities

 Learning Objectives

Pre-Studio

• Initial Survey & platform on-boarding

• Learn about the interdisciplinary, experiential Studio model

Studio Intro

• Coach Introduction 

• Studio Overview 

• Develop a design vocabulary

• Understand design concepts introduced in the Studio

Intro Activity

• Enable & Disable 

• Empathy Building

• Creative Perspective: develop new modes of thought 

• Rapid Prototyping

• Collaboration

Precedent Analysis

• Precedents

• Problem solving and analyzing information

• Making accurate inferences of unstated values and beliefs

Brainstorming

• Independent/Collective Brainstorming

• Sketching: Effective Visual Communication

• Communicate ideas effectively through application of concepts 

• Develop a discernment for conceptual v. technical goals of the project

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Active listening, deliberation, negotiation, consensus building, and productive use of conflict

Research

• Studio Library: Primary Sources 

• Desk Critiques (Ideas Development & Refinement)

• Actively and skillfully evaluating and applying information gathered from observation, experience, reflection, reasoning or communication with awareness as a guide to intention and action

Sketch Modeling

• Rapid Prototyping Techniques

• Iterations

• Storyboarding

• Demonstrating acquired skills

• Ability to effectively relate concepts, processes, intentions, and actions through discussion, oration, and presentation

• Practice effective oral and visual communication

Midpoint Presentations

• Presentation Prep

• Critique and Feedback

• Develop a rigorous and consistent documentation of work to increase self-awareness regarding design process

• Effectively communicate process and products to collaborators, coaches and public viewers

Iterative Design

• Incorporating feedback to your design

• Desk Critiques

• Synthesize feedback

• Keep an open mind, be receptive to peer feedback and constructive critique

• Ability to reassess conceptual intention based on evidence uncovered in the iterative process.

Advanced Prototyping

• Digital Fabrication Techniques

• Applying concepts & demonstrating acquired skills, with emphasis on tools and methodology

Diagramming

• Technical Rendering

• Software (Rhino/Illustrator) 

• Practice technical literacy, establish comfort with using new tools and technology 

Interactivity

• Introduction to Electronics

• Anticipate user interactions, outcomes, and effect

Final Presentation

• Final Documentation

• Presentation Prep

• Reflection and communication

• Effective communication of ideas and designs through oration, diagramming, and organizational presentation