Format: in class presentation, softcopy upload to ilearn.

Teams will present the results of their work on the design challenge in class. Each presentation should be no more than 6 minutes followed by feedback from the audience. The quality of the content and how you communicate your message to inspire the audience will lay the groundwork for your grade. At a minimum you should clearly and concisely share the following:

• WHO you are designingfor;
• WHY -> what is theproblem/opportunity;
• WHAT is the proposedsolution;
• WHY is this relevant for your Persona (what are thebenefits);
• HOW does the solution work (this can only be a snapshot, ideally sparking interest to test the prototype).

A detailed marking rubric will be shared in class and uploaded to ilearn. Overall assessment of presentation will be based on a team mark component (50%) and an individual mark component (50%). No late submission is allowed unless a special consideration is granted for this assignment.

Final report Length: 3500 words max, excluding appendices

Format: Report, pitch deck and prototype. Softcopy upload to ilearn plus prototype hardcopy if applicable.

For this team project you will work on a real-world challenge. The broad context and constraints of the project will be defined, but it will be your task to specify the scope of the project, its intent, the questions it hopes to explore, and the target market it wants to explore them with.

To undertake this task students are required to complete 3 stages of work presented in reports and assignments. 50% of this group project will be assessed individually.  A peer review will be conducted at the completion of this project, the result of which will help to determine individual scores for the team project.

During the first phase of the project students will be researching the problem from various  perspectives. Most importantly, you will take a human-centred approach, conducting field research to better understand peoples’ underlying issues and to define and re-define what the real problem is.

Your team is expected to produce at least three different prototypes  for your challenge (conceptual, low to high fidelity, etc.) and test them with users and other stakeholders. You will document the learnings from these testings and how new insights shaped the iteration of your solution. Teams will engage in further iterations of the creative processes and work towards a presentable prototype or minimum viable product.

A detailed marking rubric will be shared in class and uploaded to ilearn. No extensions will be granted for this assignment unless special consideration is applied and approved. Late submission will be subject to 10% off every 24 hours except for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.

Duration: 8 hours

Length: 2,000 words

The take-home assignment will be available in iLearn on the scheduled date.

This is a take home individual assignment. The assignment will consist of a combination of self- reflective and essay style questions. The reflection will relate to your team journey (design challenge), as well as your personal experiences and learnings throughout the course. Further information will be provided in class.

No extensions will be granted for this assignment unless special consideration is applied and approved. Late submission will be subject to 10% off every 24 hours except for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.