Empathize
Empathize
Students will immerse themselves in researching diverse travel itineraries within Philadelphia through online resources and interviews, observing budget constraints and personal interests to better understand the needs and preferences of their target audience for crafting a trip plan.
Days 1 - 2
635 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Define
Define
Students will analyze data collected during the 'Design Your Dream Day' workshop to define a clear problem statement that reflects specific budget constraints and preferences, laying the foundation for creating a realistic and engaging itinerary for a week-long trip in Philadelphia.
Days 3 - 4
50 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Ideate
Ideate
Students will brainstorm and create multiple linear equation models representing various budget-friendly travel itineraries that align with their preferences, collaborating in small groups to present their most innovative solutions.
Days 5 - 7
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Prototype
Prototype
Students will develop prototype travel itineraries, using linear equations and graphical models to validate budget constraints, and simulate decision-making processes through engaging storytelling presentations within their small groups.
Days 8 - 11
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Test/Present
Test/Present
Students will validate their travel itinerary solutions by conducting user tests, refine based on feedback, and present their final 'Philly Adventure' proposal to stakeholders in a dynamic competition showcasing their algebraic reasoning and creative storytelling skills.
Days 12 - 15
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Empathize
Days 1–2
Define
Days 3–4
Ideate
Days 5–7
Prototype
Days 8–11
Test/Present
Days 12–15
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 2
Identify Budget Constraints and Stakeholders
Identify Budget Constraints and Stakeholders
30
Day 4
Conduct Stakeholder Interviews and Listen Deeply
Conduct Stakeholder Interviews and Listen Deeply
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 6
Observation Walks and Field Notes Practice
Observation Walks and Field Notes Practice
5
Day 7
Persona Development and Problem Framing
Persona Development and Problem Framing
10
Day 9
Design Interview Guides and Practice
Design Interview Guides and Practice
11
Day 10
Conduct Stakeholder Interviews and Record Insights
Conduct Stakeholder Interviews and Record Insights
12
Day 11
Create Empathy Maps from Collected Data
Create Empathy Maps from Collected Data
13
Day 12
Test/Present
Synthesize Findings with Journey Mapping
Synthesize Findings with Journey Mapping
17
Day 13
Develop User Personas and Problem Statements
Develop User Personas and Problem Statements
18
Day 14
Conduct Stakeholder Empathy Interviews and Map Needs
Conduct Stakeholder Empathy Interviews and Map Needs
19
Day 15
Analyze Insights to Define Empathic Problem
Analyze Insights to Define Empathic Problem
20
Day 16
Persona Creation and Empathy Storyboarding
Persona Creation and Empathy Storyboarding