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
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
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
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
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
25
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Garden Community
26
Day 2
Define the Floral Wellness Challenge Together
27
Day 3
Investigate Aromatherapy Benefits of Native Flowers
28
Day 4
Define
Define Floral Wellness Challenge
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Day 5
Clay Flower Prototypes: Form, Texture, Color
2
Day 6
Label Design and Aromatherapy Research
3
Day 7
Ideate
Peer Feedback Session and Iteration
4
Day 8
Scent Documentation and Safety Plan
8
Day 9
Final Prototypes and Exhibition Prep
9
Day 10
Refine Clay Flower Prototypes with Feedback
10
Day 11
Prototype
Clay Flower Prototypes
11
Day 12
Plan and Pre-Test Ceramic Flower Prototypes
15
Day 13
Testing Documentation Log
16
Day 14
Finalize Exhibition Layout and Labels
17
Day 15
Aroma Research and Scent Prototypes
18
Day 16
Test/Present
Public Walkthrough, Feedback, and Reflection
22
Day 17
Ceramic Flower Ideation
23
Day 18
Aromatherapy Research Sprint
24
Day 19
Exhibit Mock-Up Feedback
25
Day 20
Final Exhibition Display and Sales Pitch