Launch
Launch
Students will launch the polyhedron mobile project by analyzing examples of hanging structures and Zentangle patterning, then move immediately into a sketch-build-reflect cycle that starts their process portfolio. They will use critique evidence, an initial test photo, and early engineering language about balance, structure, and craftsmanship to prepare for the design brief and criteria work in the next phase.
Days 1 - 2
Research & Plan
Research & Plan
Students will define the mobile design problem through stakeholder needs, measurable criteria, and real-world research; study balance, polyhedral structure, and Zentangle pattern systems; and produce an initial design brief and process-portfolio evidence that sets up concept selection and prototyping in the next phase.
Days 3 - 6
Decide & Prototype
Decide & Prototype
Students will compare multiple polyhedron mobile concepts against weighted criteria, select a justified team direction, build and test rapid prototypes, gather evidence on balance and stability, and use critique feedback to revise both their structure plan and portfolio documentation.
Days 7 - 10
Showcase
Showcase
Students will present their completed polyhedron mobiles, artist statements, and process portfolios in the Balance in Motion gallery walk, explain how evidence and revision shaped their final design choices, and complete a brief closing reflection on craftsmanship, collaboration, pattern, balance, and structure.
Day 15
Launch
Days 1–2
Research & Plan
Days 3–6
Decide & Prototype
Days 7–10
Revise & Showcase
Days 11–14
Showcase
Days 15–15
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 2
โ๏ธ Sketch Build Reflect Portfolio
โ๏ธ Sketch Build Reflect Portfolio
30
Day 4
๐๏ธ Architect Balance Case Review
๐๏ธ Architect Balance Case Review
31
Day 5
๐ Zentangle Rhythm on Nets
๐ Zentangle Rhythm on Nets
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Day 6
๐งญ Design Brief Critique Round
๐งญ Design Brief Critique Round
4
Day 7
Decide & Prototype
๐ Weighted Matrix for Mobile Concepts
๐ Weighted Matrix for Mobile Concepts
5
Day 8
๐งฉ Prototype Nets and Hanging Tests
๐งฉ Prototype Nets and Hanging Tests
6
Day 9
๐ฌ Test Data Critique Round
๐ฌ Test Data Critique Round
7
Day 10
โ
Prototype Gate and Revision Plan
โ
Prototype Gate and Revision Plan
10
Day 11
Revise & Showcase
๐งช Failure Analysis and Retest Plan
๐งช Failure Analysis and Retest Plan
11
Day 12
๐ง Mobile Revision Studio
๐ง Mobile Revision Studio
12
Day 13
๐ Balance Data Checkpoint
๐ Balance Data Checkpoint
13
Day 14
๐ผ๏ธ Portfolio and Gallery Walk Rehearsal
๐ผ๏ธ Portfolio and Gallery Walk Rehearsal