Empathize
You will conduct interviews with local San Diego bands and adolescents to gather insights into their musical inspirations and personal experiences, and reflect on how these could inform the sounds and themes of your music album.
Days 1 - 3
Meet San Diego Bands
Launch 60m
Empathy and Journey Maps
Deliverable 75m
Define
You will synthesize your research on the adolescent experience and insights from San Diego bands to craft a clear and compelling problem statement that defines the themes and emotions for your music album, setting the foundation for songwriting and creative exploration.
Days 4 - 6
Problem Definition Sprint
Deliverable 60m
Ideate
You will brainstorm diverse themes and musical concepts inspired by interviews with local San Diego bands, create multiple song ideas to convey the adolescent journey, and draft various liner note concepts that resonate with both personal and communal aspects of Generation Alpha's experience.
Days 7 - 10
Album Concept Sprint
Deliverable 90m
Prototype
You will produce initial versions of your songs and album packaging, incorporating feedback from peers and influential San Diego bands, experimenting with different musical styles and lyrical themes, and refining these prototypes to closely align with the unique sounds of Generation Alpha.
Days 11 - 15
Prototype Iteration Cycles
Deliverable 90m
User Testing Documentation
Deliverable 75m
Test/Present
You will present your completed music album, including performances of select tracks, liner notes, and album artwork, to peers and community members, gather feedback, and reflect on how well your work captures the adolescent experience of Generation Alpha, responding to any questions and suggestions for future refinement.
Days 16 - 20
Album Final Showcase
Assessment 120m