Empathize
Empathize
Students will conduct observational research at local parks and urban areas, interview community members, and analyze case studies of bird-safe building innovations to gain insight into how urbanization affects local bird species and conservation efforts.
Days 1 - 2
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Ideate
Ideate
Students will brainstorm and sketch a variety of innovative bird-safe window cover designs using collaborative group sessions, guided by insights from their research on urbanization's impact on bird habitats, aiming to converge on feasible solutions for further development.
Days 5 - 6
Prototype
Prototype
Students will collaboratively construct and test their bird-safe window cover prototypes, utilizing digital sketches and materials to explore innovative design solutions that prevent bird collisions in urban areas, while capturing their process and reflections in digital portfolios.
Days 7 - 9
Test/Present
Test/Present
Students will test their bird-safe window covers with feedback from community partners like Denison Nature Center, revise their designs based on stakeholder input, and present their refined solutions in a compelling exhibition to showcase their impact on urban bird conservation.
Days 10 - 12
Empathize
Days 1–2
Day 1
Day 2
Define
Days 3–4
Day 3
Day 4
Ideate
Days 5–6
Day 5
Day 6
Concept Portfolio and Rationale
Deliverable
Prototype
Days 7–9
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Prototype Iteration Log
Deliverable
User Test Documentation
Deliverable
Test/Present
Days 10–12
Day 10
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
27
Day 1
Empathize
28
Day 2
29
Day 3
Define
30
Day 4
1
Day 5
Ideate
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 6
Concept Portfolio and Rationale
5
Day 7
Prototype
6
Day 8
7
Day 9
Prototype Iteration Log
User Test Documentation
8
Day 10
Test/Present