Deliverable
Frame Community Problem Statement
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Reflection
Submission Required
Interview staff and community members at a local center to uncover practical needs and emotional factors connected to shared meals. Gather empathy artifacts such as notes, quotes, sketches, and photos, and synthesize them into a point-of-view (POV) statement. Develop How Might We (HMW) questions, create user persona profiles, and build a simple problem tree or systems map that links identified needs to opportunities for handmade ceramic dinnerware. This deliverable guides your design decisions and demonstrates collaboration with community partners.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
9 steps
Lesson plan
9 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | [5 min] Introduction and purpose of the day’s activity. |
| 2 | [30 min] Conduct interviews with community members and staff, focusing on active listening and empathy. |
| 3 | [30 min] Gather empathy artifacts such as notes, quotes, sketches, and photos. |
| 4 | [20 min] Synthesize data into a Point-of-View (POV) statement. |
| 5 | [25 min] Develop How Might We (HMW) questions based on the POV statement. |
| 6 | [30 min] Create user persona profiles incorporating insights. |
| 7 | [20 min] Build a simple problem tree or systems map linking needs to opportunities. |
| 8 | [30 min] Collaborate with peers to refine the problem statement with shared feedback. |
| 9 | [30 min] Reflect and journal about the data synthesis process and ethical service understanding. |
Preparation (4 items)
- Arrange for interviews with community members and center staff.
- Prepare necessary materials such as notebooks, cameras, and voice recorders.
- Set up spaces for group discussion and synthesis of findings.
- Review design thinking methodologies and provide a brief overview to students.
Student-facing instructions
Today's task involves interviewing community members to uncover practical needs and emotional factors related to shared meals. You will gather empathy artifacts and use them to create a Point-of-View statement, develop How Might We questions, and create user persona profiles. Work collaboratively with peers to synthesize these insights and reflect on your findings.