Empathize
Empathize
Students will conduct interviews and gather insights from community members to understand their perspectives, needs, and challenges regarding sustainability, fostering an empathetic approach to building sustainable solutions.
Days 1 - 2
132 min over capacity (78 min available across 2 days)
Define
Define
Students will work collaboratively to analyze their research, identify key sustainable solutions and barriers, and craft a group problem statement that highlights specific community needs and potential strategies for impactful action.
Days 3 - 4
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Ideate
Ideate
Students will brainstorm a wide range of innovative solutions for overcoming sustainability barriers through collaborative workshops, drawing inspiration from global case studies and considering individual and community roles in sustainable development.
Days 5 - 7
Prototype
Prototype
Students will build a testable prototype of their sustainable solution, incorporating peer feedback, refining their design through iterative testing, and preparing interactive elements for their showcase presentation at the 'Sustainable Solutions Expo.'
Days 8 - 11
Test/Present
Test/Present
Students will present their multimedia projects at the 'Sustainable Solutions Expo,' simulate stakeholder pitches emphasizing their community impact ideas, receive feedback, and participate in interactive stations where they test their solutions and engage in reflective peer discussions to deepen understanding of sustainability challenges.
Days 12 - 15
Empathize
Days 1–2
Day 1
Meet Local Stakeholders
Launch
60m
Meet Community Stakeholders
Launch
60m
Day 2
Empathy Artifacts from Interviews
Deliverable
90m
Define
Days 3–4
Day 3
Day 4
Ideate
Days 5–7
Day 5
Brainstorm and Sketch Solutions
Deliverable
60m
Day 6
Day 7
Prototype
Days 8–11
Day 8
Low-Fidelity Prototype
Deliverable
60m
Day 9
Day 10
Peer Testing Report
Deliverable
75m
Day 11
Test/Present
Days 12–15
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Final Expo Showcase
Assessment
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
19
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Local Stakeholders
Meet Community Stakeholders
20
Day 2
Empathy Artifacts from Interviews
21
Day 3
Define
22
Day 4
23
Day 5
Ideate
Brainstorm and Sketch Solutions
26
Day 6
27
Day 7
28
Day 8
Prototype
Low-Fidelity Prototype
29
Day 9
30
Day 10
Peer Testing Report
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 11
3
Day 12
Test/Present
4
Day 13
5
Day 14
6
Day 15
Final Expo Showcase