A useful webpage that explains the design-thinking process upon which the conference and its components have been based. Reviewing this information helps participants better understand the organization of the conference, it's learning objectives, and how to make the most of the opportunities it presents.
May 26, 2020 •
The first step in design-thinking. An empathy map is a visualization framework used to articulate what we know--and don't know--about the person or people we want to help. The map helps teams create a shared understanding of the needs, and aid in decision making.
May 26, 2020 •This resource provides a template with which to write an executive summary for your product and plan for development. The executive summary acts as a high-level or general overview of your product and writing the summary allows you to organize your thoughts in a coherent manner. Often, it makes sense to write an executive summary after you have performed your research and developed your solution, but before you create your presentation or prototype.
May 26, 2020 •This framework helps students develop their presentation for the Conference Pitch Challenge through the acronym "NASA". Follow the directions to define the specific need (N) you want to solve, the weaknesses of existing alternatives (A), your solution (S) and its features, and your solutions advantages (A) over the competition. Use these ideas to write your 60-second pitch using the template at the bottom of the form!
May 25, 2020 •