Empathize
Empathize
You will research the traditional and contemporary uses of native San Diego flowers in aromatherapy and horticulture by visiting Olive Wood Gardens, consulting with your mentor, and gathering insights from community members on how these plants impact mental and physical wellness.
Days 1 - 3
Define
Define
You will synthesize your research on San Diego's native flowers and aromatherapy benefits to craft a clear problem statement, which will guide your design process and ensure your project effectively advocates for the appreciation of nature's healing qualities.
Days 4 - 6
Ideate
Ideate
You will brainstorm a variety of ways to design and showcase your ceramic flower creations and aromatherapy information, drawing inspiration from expert insights and peers' perspectives, to create an engaging and informative exhibit.
Days 7 - 10
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Prototype
Prototype
You will create and refine clay prototypes of San Diego's native flowers, incorporating feedback from art teachers and using your research on aromatherapy to ensure the flowers effectively embody their therapeutic properties and appeal.
Days 11 - 15
Test/Present
Test/Present
You will showcase your ceramic flowers and aromatherapy report to stakeholders on the north lawn, engage with attendees to share insights on the scents' wellness benefits, gather their feedback, and refine your report and presentation skills based on their interactions.
Days 16 - 20
Empathize
Days 1–3
Day 1
Meet Garden Community
Launch
60m
Day 2
Define the Floral Wellness Challenge Together
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 3
Investigate Aromatherapy Benefits of Native Flowers
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Define
Days 4–6
Day 4
Define Floral Wellness Challenge
Deliverable
90m
Day 5
Clay Flower Prototypes: Form, Texture, Color
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 6
Label Design and Aromatherapy Research
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Ideate
Days 7–10
Day 7
Peer Feedback Session and Iteration
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 8
Scent Documentation and Safety Plan
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 9
Final Prototypes and Exhibition Prep
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 10
Refine Clay Flower Prototypes with Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Prototype
Days 11–15
Day 11
Clay Flower Prototypes
Deliverable
90m
Day 12
Plan and Pre-Test Ceramic Flower Prototypes
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 13
Testing Documentation Log
Deliverable
90m
Day 14
Finalize Exhibition Layout and Labels
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 15
Aroma Research and Scent Prototypes
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Test/Present
Days 16–20
Day 16
Public Walkthrough, Feedback, and Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 17
Ceramic Flower Ideation
Deliverable
90m
Day 18
Aromatherapy Research Sprint
Deliverable
75m
Day 19
Exhibit Mock-Up Feedback
Deliverable
60m
Day 20
Final Exhibition Display and Sales Pitch
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Garden Community
29
Day 2
Define the Floral Wellness Challenge Together
30
Day 3
Investigate Aromatherapy Benefits of Native Flowers
1
Day 4
Define
Define Floral Wellness Challenge
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 5
Clay Flower Prototypes: Form, Texture, Color
6
Day 6
Label Design and Aromatherapy Research
7
Day 7
Ideate
Peer Feedback Session and Iteration
8
Day 8
Scent Documentation and Safety Plan
12
Day 9
Final Prototypes and Exhibition Prep
13
Day 10
Refine Clay Flower Prototypes with Feedback
14
Day 11
Prototype
Clay Flower Prototypes
15
Day 12
Plan and Pre-Test Ceramic Flower Prototypes
19
Day 13
Testing Documentation Log
20
Day 14
Finalize Exhibition Layout and Labels
21
Day 15
Aroma Research and Scent Prototypes
22
Day 16
Test/Present
Public Walkthrough, Feedback, and Reflection
26
Day 17
Ceramic Flower Ideation
27
Day 18
Aromatherapy Research Sprint
28
Day 19
Exhibit Mock-Up Feedback
29
Day 20
Final Exhibition Display and Sales Pitch