Bowtastic: Crafting Arrows of Innovation

Empathize

You will engage with woodworking experts and community partners to research and empathize with the historical and modern use of bows, understanding diverse needs and perspectives that will guide your bow-making project.

Days 1 - 4

Meet Woodworking Partners

Launch 60m

Define

You will synthesize your research and insights on bow-making to define a clear and actionable problem statement that addresses a real need or interest, preparing you for the subsequent ideation phase.

Days 5 - 8

Bow Problem Definition

Deliverable 90m

Ideate

You will brainstorm diverse bow-making designs and tillering techniques in collaboration with peers, refining your ideas through discussion and feedback sessions with woodworking experts, and begin drafting detailed plans that address both practical application and artistic creativity.

Days 9 - 13

Bow Concept Brainstorm

Deliverable 90m

Prototype

You will construct and test several bow prototypes using tillering techniques with peer collaboration and guidance from community partners, focusing on refining your designs based on critiques and understanding the physics behind bow mechanics.

Days 14 - 19

Bow Prototype Iteration

Deliverable 90m

Bow Test Documentation

Deliverable 60m

Test/Present

You will present your completed bow and accompanying poster to community partners and peers, demonstrating your understanding of tillering techniques and the physics of bow operation, while receiving feedback to refine your knowledge and craftsmanship.

Days 20 - 25

Bow Exhibition Poster

Assessment

Empathize Days 1–4

Day 1

Meet Woodworking Partners

Launch 60m

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Define Days 5–8

Day 5

Bow Problem Definition

Deliverable 90m

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Ideate Days 9–13

Day 9

Bow Concept Brainstorm

Deliverable 90m

Day 10

Day 11

Day 12

Day 13

Prototype Days 14–19

Day 14

Bow Prototype Iteration

Deliverable 90m

Day 15

Day 16

Day 17

Bow Test Documentation

Deliverable 60m

Day 18

Day 19

Test/Present Days 20–25

Day 20

Day 21

Day 22

Day 23

Day 24

Day 25

Bow Exhibition Poster

Assessment

August 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

24 Day 1

Empathize

Meet Woodworking Partners

25 Day 2

26 Day 3

27 Day 4

28 Day 5

Define

Bow Problem Definition

September 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

31 Day 6

1 Day 7

2 Day 8

3 Day 9

Ideate

Bow Concept Brainstorm

4 Day 10

7 Day 11

8 Day 12

9 Day 13

10 Day 14

Prototype

Bow Prototype Iteration

11 Day 15

14 Day 16

15 Day 17

Bow Test Documentation

16 Day 18

17 Day 19

18 Day 20

Test/Present

21 Day 21

22 Day 22

23 Day 23

24 Day 24

25 Day 25

Bow Exhibition Poster

Edit Phase

Edit Phase

Edit Phase

Edit Phase

Edit Phase

August 2026

September 2026