You will conduct interviews with local community members and leaders, engage in observational visits to partnering organizations, and explore online resources to identify the specific needs and emotional experiences of those who will benefit from your handmade ceramic dinnerware.

You will synthesize your research on community needs and service-based art into a clear and actionable problem statement that guides the creation of your ceramic dinnerware, keeping in mind the intention of fostering community and meeting practical needs.

You will brainstorm a variety of creative designs for your ceramic dinnerware by engaging in collaborative sessions with peers and partners, exploring innovative techniques, sketching preliminary ideas, and envisioning how your creations will meet community needs and enhance emotional well-being.

You will build and refine testable versions of your ceramic dinnerware, incorporating feedback from peers and community stakeholders to improve both design and functionality while documenting your iterative process through photos and journal reflections.

You will validate your ceramic dinnerware designs by engaging with users and community partners, incorporating their feedback to refine your products, and then present your completed ceramic pieces alongside your photo collage and reflective journal entries at an exhibition to demonstrate your impact and learning journey.