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
Meet Garden Community
Launch 60m
Final Exhibition Display and Sales Pitch
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
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
Define the Floral Wellness Challenge Together
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Investigate Aromatherapy Benefits of Native Flowers
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Define Floral Wellness Challenge
Deliverable 90m
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
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
Clay Flower Prototypes: Form, Texture, Color
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Label Design and Aromatherapy Research
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Peer Feedback Session and Iteration
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Scent Documentation and Safety Plan
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Final Prototypes and Exhibition Prep
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Refine Clay Flower Prototypes with Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Clay Flower Prototypes
Deliverable 90m
Plan and Pre-Test Ceramic Flower Prototypes
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Testing Documentation Log
Deliverable 90m
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
Finalize Exhibition Layout and Labels
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Aroma Research and Scent Prototypes
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Public Walkthrough, Feedback, and Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Ceramic Flower Ideation
Deliverable 90m
Aromatherapy Research Sprint
Deliverable 75m
Exhibit Mock-Up Feedback
Deliverable 60m