Deliverable

Portfolio of Brand Directions

Product Exhibition Reflection Core Content Community Partners Essential Question Submission Required

Individually assemble a concise concept portfolio with refined branding directions for your top ideas. Include the empathy artifacts, a brief user testing plan, implementation steps, and a one page summary suitable for the exhibition and feedback session. Prepare to present and discuss your approach with peers and mentors.

Plan day
Day 7
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Individual
Steps
9 steps

Lesson plan

9 steps · 60 min
# What teachers do
1 [30] Introduction and review the project goals, emphasizing the essential question of entrepreneurship.
2 [60] Conduct a brainstorming session for creative brand ideas, focusing on logo design and signage concepts that reflect business values and community outreach goals.
3 [45] Sketch initial designs of logos and business signage. Consider feedback and insights previously gained from Por Vida Cafe.
4 [60] Develop branding direction, and refine designs using digital tools, ensuring alignment with entrepreneurial goals and potential community impact.
5 [30] Prepare empathy artifacts by considering community and customer needs and perspectives in the branding concepts.
6 [45] Create a brief user testing plan to solicit feedback and evaluate your branding concepts.
7 [45] Assemble a concise concept portfolio including refined branding directions and empathy artifacts.
8 [45] Draft a one-page summary for exhibition purposes at the Festival Del Sol, ensuring it's engaging and informative.
9 [60] Share and discuss your approach with peers and mentors, gathering constructive feedback to further refine your portfolio.
Preparation (1 item)
  • Prepare materials including sketching paper, digital tools (e.g., graphic design software), and guidelines for portfolio creation.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to brainstorm and develop a brand concept for your coffee cart. You will create draft designs for logos and signage, refine these designs digitally, and prepare user testing plans. Assemble your ideas into a concise concept portfolio with empathy artifacts and a one-page summary suitable for exhibition. Gather and integrate feedback from peers and mentors.