Empathize
Empathize
You will dive into the oceanic beauty of La Jolla, observing and recording your experiences and interactions with marine life in a detailed field journal to gain insights for your ceramic artistry project.
Days 1 - 3
Define
Define
You will analyze your snorkeling observations and field journal entries to identify key insights about La Jolla's ocean biodiversity, collaborating with peers to formulate a concise problem statement that will guide your artistic exploration in ceramics.
Days 4 - 6
Ideate
Ideate
You will brainstorm a range of innovative design concepts inspired by La Jolla’s ocean life, collaborate with your peers to refine these ideas, and sketch preliminary ceramic designs that embody your artistic vision and ecological insights.
Days 7 - 10
Prototype
Prototype
You will collaborate with your peers and community partners to develop and create prototype ceramics inspired by your snorkeling observations, iterating your designs through peer feedback, preparing you for a compelling exhibition of your artwork and skills.
Days 11 - 15
Test/Present
Test/Present
You will showcase your ceramics and field journal while presenting your snorkeling experiences and insights into La Jolla's ocean biodiversity to an audience of peers, community members, and local experts, gathering feedback to refine your work and celebrating your learning journey.
Days 16 - 20
Empathize
Days 1–3
Day 1
Meet Ocean Voices
Launch
60m
Day 2
Co-Design Snorkeling Biodiversity Observation Protocol with Partners
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 3
User Insight Pack
Deliverable
Define
Days 4–6
Day 4
Analyze Field Journal for Biodiversity Insights
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 5
Draft Collaborative Problem Statements from Data
Project Work
60m
Day 6
Define Problem for Ceramics
Deliverable
Ideate
Days 7–10
Day 7
Concept Sketching Ocean Biodiversity for Ceramics
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 8
Prototype Ceramic Motifs From Snorkel Observations
Project Work
60m
Day 9
Plan Exhibition and Outreach with Partners
Project Work
60m
Day 10
Concept Sketches & Matrix
Deliverable
Prototype
Days 11–15
Day 11
Design Snorkel Observation Protocols with Peers
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 12
Compile Field Journal Entries and Reflections
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 13
Prototype Ceramic Tiles from Ocean Motifs
Project Work
60m
Day 14
Exhibition Prep: Documentation and Story
Project Work
60m
Day 15
Ceramic Prototype Iterations
Deliverable
Prototype Iteration Log
Deliverable
Testing Documentation Pack
Deliverable
User Feedback Report
Deliverable
Test/Present
Days 16–20
Day 16
Translate Ocean Observations Into Motifs
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 17
Field Journal Reflections and Pattern Sketches
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 18
Ceramic Form Prototyping from Sea Life
Project Work
60m
Day 19
Exhibition Review and Peer Feedback Session
Project Work
60m
Day 20
Final Design Showcase
Assessment
2m
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Ocean Voices
29
Day 2
Co-Design Snorkeling Biodiversity Observation Protocol with Partners
30
Day 3
User Insight Pack
1
Day 4
Define
Analyze Field Journal for Biodiversity Insights
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 5
Draft Collaborative Problem Statements from Data
6
Day 6
Define Problem for Ceramics
7
Day 7
Ideate
Concept Sketching Ocean Biodiversity for Ceramics
8
Day 8
Prototype Ceramic Motifs From Snorkel Observations
12
Day 9
Plan Exhibition and Outreach with Partners
13
Day 10
Concept Sketches & Matrix
14
Day 11
Prototype
Design Snorkel Observation Protocols with Peers
15
Day 12
Compile Field Journal Entries and Reflections
19
Day 13
Prototype Ceramic Tiles from Ocean Motifs
20
Day 14
Exhibition Prep: Documentation and Story
21
Day 15
Ceramic Prototype Iterations
Prototype Iteration Log
Testing Documentation Pack
User Feedback Report
22
Day 16
Test/Present
Translate Ocean Observations Into Motifs
26
Day 17
Field Journal Reflections and Pattern Sketches
27
Day 18
Ceramic Form Prototyping from Sea Life
28
Day 19
Exhibition Review and Peer Feedback Session
29
Day 20
Final Design Showcase