Empathize
You will conduct user research through interviews and surveys with potential audiences to gather insights for your digital portfolio, ensuring your design choices align with user needs and preferences.
Days 1 - 3
Meet Real Users
Launch 60m
Empathy Mapping Workshop
Deliverable 90m
Ideate
You will brainstorm and sketch diverse portfolio and project ideas, collaborating with peers to gather feedback, and experiment with combining different media to propose innovative ways to incorporate your skills, all while documenting this process and updating your digital portfolio framework.
Days 7 - 10
Concept Sketch Sprint
Deliverable 90m
Define
You will synthesize your research and skills development into a clear, actionable problem statement that will guide the creation and organization of your digital portfolio, setting the foundations for showcasing your learning and projects effectively.
Days 4 - 6
POV & HMW Workshop
Deliverable 90m
Prototype
You will construct prototype versions of your digital portfolio, integrating elements from your sewing, photography, ceramics, mosaics, and keyboard projects, iteratively gather peer feedback through collaborative critique sessions, and refine your design and content based on this input and regular teacher check-ins.
Days 11 - 15
Iterate Portfolio Prototypes
Deliverable 120m
Peer Testing Documentation
Deliverable 90m
Test/Present
You will present your final digital portfolio website to peers and stakeholders, thoughtfully incorporating their feedback to refine and validate your work before its exhibition, while documenting your progress and reflections through photographs and written insights.
Days 16 - 20
Final Portfolio Showcase
Assessment 90m