Empathize
Empathize
You will engage with woodworking experts and community partners to research and empathize with the historical and modern use of bows, understanding diverse needs and perspectives that will guide your bow-making project.
Days 1 - 4
Define
Define
You will synthesize your research and insights on bow-making to define a clear and actionable problem statement that addresses a real need or interest, preparing you for the subsequent ideation phase.
Days 5 - 8
Ideate
Ideate
You will brainstorm diverse bow-making designs and tillering techniques in collaboration with peers, refining your ideas through discussion and feedback sessions with woodworking experts, and begin drafting detailed plans that address both practical application and artistic creativity.
Days 9 - 13
Prototype
Prototype
You will construct and test several bow prototypes using tillering techniques with peer collaboration and guidance from community partners, focusing on refining your designs based on critiques and understanding the physics behind bow mechanics.
Days 14 - 19
Test/Present
Test/Present
You will present your completed bow and accompanying poster to community partners and peers, demonstrating your understanding of tillering techniques and the physics of bow operation, while receiving feedback to refine your knowledge and craftsmanship.
Days 20 - 25
Empathize
Days 1–4
Day 1
Meet Woodworking Partners
Launch
60m
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Define
Days 5–8
Day 5
Bow Problem Definition
Deliverable
90m
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Ideate
Days 9–13
Day 9
Bow Concept Brainstorm
Deliverable
90m
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Prototype
Days 14–19
Day 14
Bow Prototype Iteration
Deliverable
90m
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
Bow Test Documentation
Deliverable
60m
Day 18
Day 19
Test/Present
Days 20–25
Day 20
Day 21
Day 22
Day 23
Day 24
Day 25
Bow Exhibition Poster
Assessment
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Woodworking Partners
29
Day 2
30
Day 3
1
Day 4
2
Day 5
Define
Bow Problem Definition
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 6
6
Day 7
7
Day 8
8
Day 9
Ideate
Bow Concept Brainstorm
9
Day 10
12
Day 11
13
Day 12
14
Day 13
15
Day 14
Prototype
Bow Prototype Iteration
16
Day 15
19
Day 16
20
Day 17
Bow Test Documentation
21
Day 18
22
Day 19
23
Day 20
Test/Present
26
Day 21
27
Day 22
28
Day 23
29
Day 24
30
Day 25
Bow Exhibition Poster