Empathize
Empathize
You will explore diverse San Diego communities by engaging in interviews and field research, collecting narratives and insights on cultural significance from local business owners and community members.
Days 1 - 3
Define
Define
You will synthesize your research findings into a clear and actionable problem statement that reflects the cultural significance of San Diego spots and their potential to foster community appreciation and support for local businesses.
Days 4 - 6
Ideate
Ideate
You will brainstorm diverse video concept ideas rooted in San Diego's local businesses and cultural significance, collaborating with peers to refine and select the most compelling proposals.
Days 7 - 10
Prototype
Prototype
You will create a draft version of your video for each featured spot in San Diego, apply rounds of edits based on feedback from peers and educators, and refine your storytelling and technical skills to develop engaging and culturally rich prototypes ready for testing and presentation.
Days 11 - 15
Test/Present
Test/Present
You will present your completed videos to community partners and stakeholders, gather feedback on your work, and reflect on the impact your project has had on promoting cultural understanding and supporting local businesses.
Days 16 - 20
Empathize
Days 1–3
Day 1
Meet Local Voices (60 min)
Launch
60m
Meet Local Voices
Launch
90m
Meet Local Voices
Launch
60m
Meet Local Voices on Culture
Launch
90m
Day 2
Compile User Insights
Deliverable
120m
Capture User Research
Deliverable
90m
Document User Insights
Deliverable
180m
Day 3
Synthesize Field Observations into Problem
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Define
Days 4–6
Day 4
Define Local Cultural Problem
Deliverable
90m
Define Community Problem
Deliverable
90m
Local Culture Problem Map
Deliverable
60m
POV and HMW Drafts
Deliverable
60m
Day 5
Draft Interview Questions for Local Businesses
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 6
Develop Concept Boards for San Diego Culture Videos
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Ideate
Days 7–10
Day 7
Concept Storm and Feasibility
Deliverable
60m
San Diego Concept Brainstorm
Deliverable
90m
Day 8
Local Concept Brainstorm
Deliverable
60m
Day 9
Draft Video Assembly with Interviews
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 10
Revision Cycle for Narrative, Pace, Visuals
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Prototype
Days 11–15
Day 11
Video Prototype Iterations
Deliverable
90m
Prototype Iteration Logs
Deliverable
60m
Day 12
Apply Feedback to Video Drafts
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 13
User Feedback Documentation
Deliverable
90m
User Testing Protocol
Deliverable
60m
Day 14
Interview Question Design for Cultural Stories
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 15
Mock Interview Practice & Peer Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Test/Present
Days 16–20
Day 16
Interview Field with Owners
Launch
60m
Day 17
Storyboard Narrative Draft
Deliverable
75m
Day 18
Rough Edit Test Run
Deliverable
90m
Day 19
Refine Edits & Plan Premiere
Deliverable
90m
Day 20
Community Video Premiere
Assessment
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Local Voices (60 min)
Meet Local Voices
Meet Local Voices
Meet Local Voices on Culture
29
Day 2
Compile User Insights
Capture User Research
Document User Insights
30
Day 3
Synthesize Field Observations into Problem
1
Day 4
Define
Define Local Cultural Problem
Define Community Problem
Local Culture Problem Map
POV and HMW Drafts
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 5
Draft Interview Questions for Local Businesses
6
Day 6
Develop Concept Boards for San Diego Culture Videos
7
Day 7
Ideate
Concept Storm and Feasibility
San Diego Concept Brainstorm
8
Day 8
Local Concept Brainstorm
12
Day 9
Draft Video Assembly with Interviews
13
Day 10
Revision Cycle for Narrative, Pace, Visuals
14
Day 11
Prototype
Video Prototype Iterations
Prototype Iteration Logs
15
Day 12
Apply Feedback to Video Drafts
19
Day 13
User Feedback Documentation
User Testing Protocol
20
Day 14
Interview Question Design for Cultural Stories
21
Day 15
Mock Interview Practice & Peer Feedback
22
Day 16
Test/Present
Interview Field with Owners
26
Day 17
Storyboard Narrative Draft
27
Day 18
Rough Edit Test Run
28
Day 19
Refine Edits & Plan Premiere
29
Day 20
Community Video Premiere