Knowledge/Skill Building

🧭 User Need to Design Criteria

MS-PS1-2 MS-PS1-5 MS-ESS3-4 MS-PS1-3 Submission Required

Students revisit their evidence-based How Might We statements, user interview notes, and NYC fast fashion research to identify design criteria and constraints for a repurposed textile item. The class sorts examples of criteria such as durability, comfort, low cost, low waste, and message clarity, then teams create a short design brief for NYC teen users. Students use a simple decision matrix to connect user needs to material and function choices.

Plan day
Day 18
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps