Ideate
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
Prototype
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
Empathize
Days 1–3
Define
Days 4–6
Ideate
Days 7–10
Prototype
Days 11–15
Test/Present
Days 16–20
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 2
Document User Research
Document User Research
29
Day 3
Cultural Influences Research Cards
Cultural Influences Research Cards
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
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