You will conduct interviews and surveys with community members, and gather insights, document findings, understand the needs and challenges, the preferences they would want to see for their rebuildable bookshelf design.

You will synthesize your research findings to create a clear problem statement that addresses how to design a portable, aesthetically pleasing, and practical bookshelf for diverse uses, collaborating with peers and leveraging Mr. Wyatt’s expertise to ensure it aligns with real-world needs and solutions.

You will brainstorm and sketch a variety of innovative bookshelf designs, collaborate with peers to explore diverse ideas, and seek feedback to refine your concepts for functionality and portability.

You will construct a series of mini prototypes of your detachable bookshelf using available materials, collaborate with Mr. Wyatt for expert guidance, seek and give feedback to peers during a critique session, and refine your designs to improve functionality and usability.

You will present your modular bookshelf prototype to peers and community partners, gathering feedback through a series of demonstrations and discussions that validate its practicality and appeal, while reflecting on your design process and growth in a final presentation.