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
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
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
25
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Local DJs and Historians
26
Day 2
Document User Research
27
Day 3
Cultural Influences Research Cards
28
Day 4
Define
POV and HMW Draft
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Day 5
Genre History Research & Timeline Sketch
2
Day 6
Studio Tech Walkthrough and Beat Practice
3
Day 7
Ideate
Collaborative Concept Ideation Pack & Gallery Feedback
4
Day 8
DJ Concept Ideation Pack
8
Day 9
Master Beatmatching and Crossfading Techniques
9
Day 10
Cultural Histories: Timelines with Tech
10
Day 11
Prototype
Prototype Set: Critique and Timeline Gallery
11
Day 12
DJ Set Prototyping Iterations
User Testing Documentation
15
Day 13
Refine Essential Question with Studio Partner
16
Day 14
Timeline Annotations for Gallery Walk
17
Day 15
Mock Live DJ Set with Feedback
18
Day 16
Test/Present
Empathy Maps with Locals
22
Day 17
Masterclass Q&A Prep with Local DJ
23
Day 18
Masterclass Q&A Prep
24
Day 19
Gallery Walk Prep and Feedback
25
Day 20
Music Expo Showcase