Deliverable
Idea Harvest and Sketch
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Collaboration
Self Directed Learning
Assessment
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
Partner with a classmate to generate a wide set of concepts addressing how San Diego residents access local resources. Begin with a brief user empathy step to capture direct insights (persona snapshot or user need cards). Compile a brainstorm document with many ideas (quantity over polish). Create rough concept sketches or storyboards illustrating user flows and key features of the proposed website. Build a Feasibility/Impact matrix to compare ideas on desirability, viability, and effort. From these, select your Top 3 concepts and write concise rationales explaining how they meet user needs and potential impact. Be prepared to share with peers for feedback and plan refinements.
Plan day
Day 7
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Idea Harvest (30 min) |
| 2 | User Empathy Step: Persona Snapshot Creation (45 min) |
| 3 | Brainstorming Session: Generating Concepts (60 min) |
| 4 | Group Concept Sketching (60 min) |
| 5 | Develop Feasibility/Impact Matrix (45 min) |
| 6 | Select Top 3 Concepts and Rationale Writing (30 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Arrange seating for pairs, ensure enough space for sketching materials. Prepare user need cards and example scenario cards for empathy step.
- Ensure availability of brainstorming materials like large paper, markers for sketching, and printed templates for the feasibility/impact matrix.
- Set up a system for quick feedback sharing, such as sticky notes or digital feedback forms.
Student-facing instructions
You will partner with a classmate to generate ideas on how San Diego residents can better access local resources through a website. Start with creating a persona snapshot based on user needs, followed by a brainstorming session to come up with as many concepts as possible. Next, work together to sketch your ideas using storyboards to showcase user flows and key features. Develop a feasibility/impact matrix to evaluate each idea's desirability, viability, and effort needed. Finally, select your Top 3 concepts with clear rationales that explain their potential impact and alignment with user needs and be ready to share them with peers for feedback.