Empathize
Empathize
You will research various beading techniques and cultural significance by interviewing a professional beadwork artist, exploring online resources, and analyzing existing designs to gain deep insights and inspire your creative journey.
Days 1 - 3
Define
Define
You will identify and synthesize key insights from your research on cultural significance and beading techniques to develop a focused problem statement for your design challenge, setting the stage for innovative and culturally resonant beaded embroidery ideas.
Days 4 - 6
Ideate
Ideate
You will brainstorm a variety of beading techniques and design ideas, sketch potential patterns, and explore different color palettes that could be used to convey stories through your beaded embroidery on clothing.
Days 7 - 10
Prototype
Prototype
You will construct scaled versions of your beaded embroidery designs by experimenting with fabric, bead sizes, and stitching techniques to test their visual impact and usability while gathering feedback from peers and mentors on your prototypes' effectiveness.
Days 11 - 15
Test/Present
Test/Present
You will showcase your finished beaded embroidery pieces in a 'Beads & Threads Showcase' event, demonstrating techniques and stories behind each design, while gathering feedback and insights from attendees to refine your craft further.
Days 16 - 20
Empathize
Days 1–3
Day 1
Explore Beading Techniques and Textures
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 2
Draft Bead Embroidery Concepts and Practice
Project Work
60m
Day 3
Document Beading Insights
Deliverable
Define
Days 4–6
Day 4
Study Beading Techniques and Cultural Context
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 5
Draft Problem Definition and Mood Boards
Project Work
60m
Day 6
Problem Definition Portfolio
Deliverable
Ideate
Days 7–10
Day 7
Exploring Beadwork Techniques and Tools
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 8
Draft Color Palettes and Motifs
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 9
Prototype Beaded Embroidery on Fabrics
Project Work
60m
Day 10
Concept Sketches & Rationale
Deliverable
Prototype
Days 11–15
Day 11
Explore Bead Types and Fabric Interactions
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 12
Beadwork Pattern Reading and Planning
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 13
Prototype Bead Stitching on Test Garment
Project Work
60m
Day 14
Peer Feedback and Design Iteration
Project Work
60m
Day 15
Beading Testing Documentation
Deliverable
Test/Present
Days 16–20
Day 16
Exploring Bead Stitch Techniques for Textiles
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 17
Design Sketching and Palette Planning
Project Work
45m
Day 18
Fabric Prep and Bead Compatibility
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 19
Prototype Swatches: Apply and Iterate
Project Work
45m
Day 20
Beaded Embroidery Showcase
Assessment
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Empathize
Explore Beading Techniques and Textures
29
Day 2
Draft Bead Embroidery Concepts and Practice
30
Day 3
Document Beading Insights
1
Day 4
Define
Study Beading Techniques and Cultural Context
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 5
Draft Problem Definition and Mood Boards
6
Day 6
Problem Definition Portfolio
7
Day 7
Ideate
Exploring Beadwork Techniques and Tools
8
Day 8
Draft Color Palettes and Motifs
12
Day 9
Prototype Beaded Embroidery on Fabrics
13
Day 10
Concept Sketches & Rationale
14
Day 11
Prototype
Explore Bead Types and Fabric Interactions
15
Day 12
Beadwork Pattern Reading and Planning
19
Day 13
Prototype Bead Stitching on Test Garment
20
Day 14
Peer Feedback and Design Iteration
21
Day 15
Beading Testing Documentation
22
Day 16
Test/Present
Exploring Bead Stitch Techniques for Textiles
26
Day 17
Design Sketching and Palette Planning
27
Day 18
Fabric Prep and Bead Compatibility
28
Day 19
Prototype Swatches: Apply and Iterate
29
Day 20
Beaded Embroidery Showcase