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Empathize Define Ideate Prototype Test/Present
Empathize
You will collaborate with local DJs and music historians to gather insights into the impact of cultural and historical influences on music genres, documenting your findings to develop a foundation for your DJ sets.
Days 1 - 3
Meet Local DJs and Historians
Launch 90m
Document User Research
Deliverable 120m
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Define
You will synthesize research on cultural and historical influences in music by creating an actionable problem statement that will guide the development of your DJ set and music timeline, using insights from community partners and peer feedback.
Days 4 - 6
Cultural Influences Research Cards
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
POV and HMW Draft
Deliverable 90m
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Ideate
You will brainstorm a wide range of innovative DJ set concepts by exploring diverse musical genres and technology with your partner, guided by insights from your kick-off session and community partner interactions, to identify unique ways to integrate cultural and historical influences into your work.
Days 7 - 10
Genre History Research & Timeline Sketch
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Studio Tech Walkthrough and Beat Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Collaborative Concept Ideation Pack & Gallery Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
DJ Concept Ideation Pack
Deliverable 90m
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Prototype
You will craft and iteratively refine a prototype DJ set by combining diverse musical genres, drawing on historical and cultural contexts, while actively incorporating feedback from both peers and a local DJ, to prepare for a live performance and Interactive Music Timeline Expo presentation.
Days 11 - 15
Master Beatmatching and Crossfading Techniques
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Cultural Histories: Timelines with Tech
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prototype Set: Critique and Timeline Gallery
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
DJ Set Prototyping Iterations
Deliverable 90m
User Testing Documentation
Deliverable 90m
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Test/Present
You will present your interactive music timeline at the 'Interactive Music Timeline Expo', perform your live DJ set, and gather feedback from local DJs and community members to refine and validate your work for authentic cultural and historical integration.
Days 16 - 20
Refine Essential Question with Studio Partner
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Timeline Annotations for Gallery Walk
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Mock Live DJ Set with Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Empathy Maps with Locals
Deliverable 60m
Masterclass Q&A Prep with Local DJ
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Masterclass Q&A Prep
Deliverable 60m
Gallery Walk Prep and Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Music Expo Showcase
Assessment 2m
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Empathize Days 1–3
Day 1
Meet Local DJs and Historians
Launch 90m
Day 2
Document User Research
Deliverable 120m
Day 3
Cultural Influences Research Cards
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Define Days 4–6
Day 4
POV and HMW Draft
Deliverable 90m
Day 5
Genre History Research & Timeline Sketch
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 6
Studio Tech Walkthrough and Beat Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Ideate Days 7–10
Day 7
Collaborative Concept Ideation Pack & Gallery Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 8
DJ Concept Ideation Pack
Deliverable 90m
Day 9
Master Beatmatching and Crossfading Techniques
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 10
Cultural Histories: Timelines with Tech
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prototype Days 11–15
Day 11
Prototype Set: Critique and Timeline Gallery
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 12
DJ Set Prototyping Iterations
Deliverable 90m
User Testing Documentation
Deliverable 90m
Day 13
Refine Essential Question with Studio Partner
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 14
Timeline Annotations for Gallery Walk
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 15
Mock Live DJ Set with Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Test/Present Days 16–20
Day 16
Empathy Maps with Locals
Deliverable 60m
Day 17
Masterclass Q&A Prep with Local DJ
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 18
Masterclass Q&A Prep
Deliverable 60m
Day 19
Gallery Walk Prep and Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 20
Music Expo Showcase
Assessment 2m

July 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
27 Day 1
Empathize
Meet Local DJs and Historians Meet Local DJs and Historians
28 Day 2
Document User Research Document User Research
29 Day 3
Cultural Influences Research Cards Cultural Influences Research Cards
30 Day 4
Define
POV and HMW Draft POV and HMW Draft

August 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3 Day 5
Genre History Research & Timeline Sketch Genre History Research & Timeline Sketch
4 Day 6
Studio Tech Walkthrough and Beat Practice Studio Tech Walkthrough and Beat Practice
5 Day 7
Ideate
Collaborative Concept Ideation Pack & Gallery Feedback Collaborative Concept Ideation Pack & Gallery Feedback
6 Day 8
DJ Concept Ideation Pack DJ Concept Ideation Pack
10 Day 9
Master Beatmatching and Crossfading Techniques Master Beatmatching and Crossfading Techniques
11 Day 10
Cultural Histories: Timelines with Tech Cultural Histories: Timelines with Tech
12 Day 11
Prototype
Prototype Set: Critique and Timeline Gallery Prototype Set: Critique and Timeline Gallery
13 Day 12
DJ Set Prototyping Iterations DJ Set Prototyping Iterations
User Testing Documentation User Testing Documentation
17 Day 13
Refine Essential Question with Studio Partner Refine Essential Question with Studio Partner
18 Day 14
Timeline Annotations for Gallery Walk Timeline Annotations for Gallery Walk
19 Day 15
Mock Live DJ Set with Feedback Mock Live DJ Set with Feedback
20 Day 16
Test/Present
Empathy Maps with Locals Empathy Maps with Locals
24 Day 17
Masterclass Q&A Prep with Local DJ Masterclass Q&A Prep with Local DJ
25 Day 18
Masterclass Q&A Prep Masterclass Q&A Prep
26 Day 19
Gallery Walk Prep and Feedback Gallery Walk Prep and Feedback
27 Day 20
Music Expo Showcase Music Expo Showcase
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