Empathize
Students will conduct interviews, surveys, and research to gather insights from the 'Legacy Cohort' and community partners about essential skills and certifications needed for future-ready interns, synthesizing findings to inform the design of the training curriculum.
Days 1 - 3
Industry Treasure Hunt
Launch 90m
Empathy Maps and Notes
Deliverable 90m
Define
Students will collaboratively synthesize insights from industry excursions and peer workshops to draft a comprehensive problem statement that highlights the needs and objectives for developing the new intern training program.
Days 4 - 6
POV and Systems Map
Deliverable 90m
Ideate
Students will collaboratively brainstorm and design innovative training concepts and modules for the future junior interns by engaging with industry trends, leveraging their unique experiences from the iPark87 move, and utilizing digital tools to visualize their ideas in peer-review sessions.
Days 7 - 10
Concept Brainstorm and Sketches
Deliverable 90m
Prototype
Students will collaboratively develop initial prototypes of their training solutions, engaging in hands-on workshops to iterate on their ideas using technology such as 3D printing and zSpace laptops, while actively gathering peer and partner feedback to refine their designs for real-world applicability.
Days 11 - 15
Prototype Iteration Sprint
Deliverable 120m
Testing Protocol & Feedback
Deliverable 90m
Test/Present
Students will validate their training program by conducting hands-on demonstrations for stakeholders, collect feedback, refine their materials, and present their finalized solutions at a culminating exhibition event, showcasing their expertise and the impact of their training pipeline on future interns.
Days 16 - 20
Iterative Material Refinement
Deliverable 90m
Audience Rehearsal with Users
Deliverable 90m
Culminating Training Exhibition
Assessment 3m