Students will conduct empathy interviews with new students to uncover their experiences and challenges, recording insights to inform the development of their mobile app prototype.

Students will collaboratively analyze the insights gathered from user interviews and the 'Empathy Walkthrough,' distilling these findings into a clear, concise problem statement that will guide their design process.

Students will engage in collaborative brainstorming sessions to generate a wide array of innovative app features that reflect their understanding of school culture, ensuring diverse user needs are addressed through creative ideation processes.

Students will construct and refine high-fidelity mobile app prototypes by integrating interactive maps and resource guides, utilizing peer feedback and collaborative problem-solving to ensure the app effectively communicates school culture and layout to new students.

Students will conduct live testing sessions with new students, refine their app based on feedback, and present their finalized high-fidelity mobile app prototypes to an audience of peers, teachers, and community stakeholders, showcasing how effectively it communicates the school's culture and layout.