Learning Goals
Students will be able to document people, places, and public art in an inspiration journal using dated photos, sketches, notes, and tagged sources to build a searchable record of design inspiration.
Students will be able to analyze gathered inspiration from neighborhood walks, artist feedback, and class discussion to generate stronger design questions that can guide prototype directions.
Students will be able to synthesize visual patterns, textures, forms, and experiences into concept boards that communicate possible design directions.
Students will be able to justify design decisions by connecting specific sources of inspiration to revisions in their concept boards and prototype directions.
Students will be able to reflect on their growth as observers, designers, and collaborators by evaluating which inspiration sources led to stronger ideas and by setting next-step goals.
Products
Annotated Inspiration Journal with One-Page Prototype Direction Brief
Each student submits a dated inspiration journal with tagged photos, sketches, notes, and reflection entries, plus a one-page prototype direction brief that turns that evidence into a testable concept. This product proves individual mastery of observation, analysis, and evidence-based design reasoning.
Source Swap Showcase Prototype Board and Stakeholder Pitch
Teams create a shared problem statement, a higher-fidelity prototype or service solution, and a short stakeholder-facing pitch that shows how individual research shaped the final direction. The product is designed for authentic feedback and makes the design process visible from inspiration to iteration.
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