Launch
Launch
Students will launch the polyhedron mobile project by analyzing examples of hanging structures and Zentangle patterning, then move immediately into a sketch-build-reflect cycle that starts their process portfolio. They will use critique evidence, an initial test photo, and early engineering language about balance, structure, and craftsmanship to prepare for the design brief and criteria work in the next phase.
Days 1 - 2
Research & Plan
Research & Plan
Students will define the mobile design problem through stakeholder needs, measurable criteria, and real-world research; study balance, polyhedral structure, and Zentangle pattern systems; and produce an initial design brief and process-portfolio evidence that sets up concept selection and prototyping in the next phase.
Days 3 - 6
Decide & Prototype
Decide & Prototype
Students will compare multiple polyhedron mobile concepts against weighted criteria, select a justified team direction, build and test rapid prototypes, gather evidence on balance and stability, and use critique feedback to revise both their structure plan and portfolio documentation.
Days 7 - 10
Showcase
Showcase
Students will present their completed polyhedron mobiles, artist statements, and process portfolios in the Balance in Motion gallery walk, explain how evidence and revision shaped their final design choices, and complete a brief closing reflection on craftsmanship, collaboration, pattern, balance, and structure.
Day 15
Launch
Days 1–2
Day 1
๐ Balance in Motion Hook
Launch
40m
Day 2
โ๏ธ Sketch Build Reflect Portfolio
Deliverable
60m
Research & Plan
Days 3–6
Day 3
๐ Polyhedron Criteria Workshop
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 4
๐๏ธ Architect Balance Case Review
Community Experience
60m
Day 5
๐ Zentangle Rhythm on Nets
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 6
๐งญ Design Brief Critique Round
Deliverable
60m
Decide & Prototype
Days 7–10
Day 7
๐ Weighted Matrix for Mobile Concepts
Knowledge/Skill Building
55m
Day 8
๐งฉ Prototype Nets and Hanging Tests
Project Work
60m
Day 9
๐ฌ Test Data Critique Round
Deliverable
60m
Day 10
โ
Prototype Gate and Revision Plan
Assessment
55m
Revise & Showcase
Days 11–14
Day 11
๐งช Failure Analysis and Retest Plan
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 12
๐ง Mobile Revision Studio
Project Work
75m
Day 13
๐ Balance Data Checkpoint
Assessment
60m
Day 14
๐ผ๏ธ Portfolio and Gallery Walk Rehearsal
Deliverable
60m
Showcase
Days 15–15
Day 15
๐ผ๏ธ Balance in Motion Gallery Walk
Assessment
60m
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
22
Day 1
Launch
๐ Balance in Motion Hook
23
Day 2
โ๏ธ Sketch Build Reflect Portfolio
24
Day 3
Research & Plan
๐ Polyhedron Criteria Workshop
25
Day 4
๐๏ธ Architect Balance Case Review
26
Day 5
๐ Zentangle Rhythm on Nets
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
29
Day 6
๐งญ Design Brief Critique Round
30
Day 7
Decide & Prototype
๐ Weighted Matrix for Mobile Concepts
1
Day 8
๐งฉ Prototype Nets and Hanging Tests
2
Day 9
๐ฌ Test Data Critique Round
3
Day 10
โ
Prototype Gate and Revision Plan
6
Day 11
Revise & Showcase
๐งช Failure Analysis and Retest Plan
7
Day 12
๐ง Mobile Revision Studio
8
Day 13
๐ Balance Data Checkpoint
9
Day 14
๐ผ๏ธ Portfolio and Gallery Walk Rehearsal
10
Day 15
Showcase
๐ผ๏ธ Balance in Motion Gallery Walk