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