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Empathize
You will conduct interviews with musicians and community members to understand their perspectives on political messages in art and music, and research historical examples of politically influenced musical instruments, gathering insights to inform your design approach.
Days 1 - 4
Meet Local Music Voices
Launch 60m
Empathy Research Portfolio
Deliverable
Define
You will synthesize your research on political issues, guitar construction, and social themes into a clear problem statement that articulates how your guitar design will address and represent these critical topics.
Days 5 - 8
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Ideate
You will engage in brainstorming sessions, explore a variety of materials and tools, and collaborate with peers and community partners to generate innovative guitar designs that incorporate political artwork and align with your social messaging goals.
Days 9 - 13
Concept Sketches & Feasibility Pack
Deliverable
Prototype
You will construct prototype versions of your politically-themed guitars, incorporating feedback from luthiers and your peers to refine design, craftsmanship, and artwork effectiveness, while documenting the process in a zine for reflection and future improvement.
Days 14 - 19
User Testing Documentation
Deliverable
Test/Present
You will present your guitars at the 'Harmony in Activism Expo,' demonstrate their functionality in live performances, and engage with community feedback to validate your artistic and social messaging impact.
Days 20 - 25
Artistic Jam Kickoff
Launch 60m
Guitar Expo Showcase
Assessment