Empathize
You will conduct interviews and surveys with car enthusiasts, mechanics, and the community partner to gather insights into their expectations and experiences with go-karts, document these findings in your journal, and then present what you learned to your peers for further reflection and discussion.
Days 1 - 3
Motor Diagnostics Practice
Deliverable 90m
Disassemble, Clean, and Inspect Engine
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Diagnostic Tool Practice and Safety
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Engine Prototype Iterations
Deliverable 75m
Capture User Insights
Deliverable 90m
Define
You will synthesize your research and observations into a clear, concise, and actionable problem statement related to transforming the salvaged motor into a functional go-kart engine.
Days 4 - 6
Interview Prep for Empathy Phase
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Design a Stakeholder Survey
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Go-Kart Concepts Brainstorm
Deliverable 90m
Synthesize Insights & Needs
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Ideate
You will brainstorm and sketch multiple go-kart engine solutions using insights from mechanical research, peer collaboration, and community partner feedback to explore diverse possibilities for salvaging and repurposing your motor.
Days 7 - 10
POV & HMW Workshop
Deliverable 90m
Reflect & Prep Go Kart Expo
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Collaborative Troubleshooting Clinic with Peers
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Prototype
You will build and test a prototype of your go-kart engine, gather feedback from your peers and community partner during a gallery walk, and document reflections on the challenges and learnings encountered to further refine your project.
Days 11 - 15
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Test/Present
You will present your completed go-kart at the Go Kart Expo, demonstrate its functionality through a live showcase, share your project's journey and insights, and obtain constructive feedback from stakeholders and community partners.
Days 16 - 20
Prepare Expo Demo and Reflections
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m