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
Day 1
Meet Philly Travelers
Launch
60m
Day 2
Identify Budget Constraints and Stakeholders
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Define
Days 3–4
Day 3
Define Philly Budget Problem
Deliverable
90m
Day 4
Conduct Stakeholder Interviews and Listen Deeply
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Ideate
Days 5–7
Day 5
Create Empathy Maps From Real Data
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 6
Observation Walks and Field Notes Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 7
Persona Development and Problem Framing
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Prototype
Days 8–11
Day 8
Affinity Mapping and Insights Synthesis
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 9
Design Interview Guides and Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 10
Conduct Stakeholder Interviews and Record Insights
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 11
Create Empathy Maps from Collected Data
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Test/Present
Days 12–15
Day 12
Synthesize Findings with Journey Mapping
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 13
Develop User Personas and Problem Statements
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 14
Conduct Stakeholder Empathy Interviews and Map Needs
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 15
Analyze Insights to Define Empathic Problem
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 16
Persona Creation and Empathy Storyboarding
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
18
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Philly Travelers
19
Day 2
Identify Budget Constraints and Stakeholders
20
Day 3
Define
Define Philly Budget Problem
21
Day 4
Conduct Stakeholder Interviews and Listen Deeply
25
Day 5
Ideate
Create Empathy Maps From Real Data
26
Day 6
Observation Walks and Field Notes Practice
27
Day 7
Persona Development and Problem Framing
28
Day 8
Prototype
Affinity Mapping and Insights Synthesis
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Day 9
Design Interview Guides and Practice
2
Day 10
Conduct Stakeholder Interviews and Record Insights
3
Day 11
Create Empathy Maps from Collected Data
4
Day 12
Test/Present
Synthesize Findings with Journey Mapping
8
Day 13
Develop User Personas and Problem Statements
9
Day 14
Conduct Stakeholder Empathy Interviews and Map Needs
10
Day 15
Analyze Insights to Define Empathic Problem
11
Day 16
Persona Creation and Empathy Storyboarding