In some of the classes we explored the concept of empathy in design by exploring ways that mazes could be created for people with different disabilities or in different situations. The students were also asked to consider the 6 Principles of Design below, which come from the design firm IDEO, when they are designing and creating.
- Transparent: Complex problems require simple, clear and honest solutions.
- Inspiring: Successful solutions will move people by satisfying their needs giving meaning to their lives, and raising their hopes and expectations.
- Transformational: Exceptional problems demand exceptional solutions that may be radical and even disruptive.
- Participatory: Effective solutions will be collaborative, inclusive and developed with the people who will use them.
- Contextual: No solution should be developed or delivered in isolation but should instead recognize the social, physical and information systems it is part of.
- Sustainable: Every solution needs to be robust, responsible and designed with regard to its long-term impact on the environment and society.
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7A
- We started planning and designing the tallest freestanding structure possible. The difficult part was considering the limited materials they had available to them. Next class we will continue this by starting to build the structure.
8A
- The students continued planning, designing, and creating a structure that could support weight and span a distance of 66cm. The difficult part was considering the limited materials they had available to them. Next class we will continue testing the rest of the structures.
9A
- Did not see the Grade 9 students since they because of the Pep Rally.
7B
- We started planning and designing the tallest freestanding structure possible. The students then tested their stuctures and reflected on the success and failures.
8B
- The students continued planning, designing, and creating a structure that could support weight and span a distance of 66cm. The difficult part was considering the limited materials they had available to them.
9B
- Students continued to work on their fair/arcade game using the Littlebits. Next class we will be trying out the games and reflecting aon the successes and failures.
7C
- We started planning and designing the tallest freestanding structure possible. The students then tested their structures and reflected on the success and failures.
8C
- The students continued planning, designing, and creating a structure that could support weight and span a distance of 66cm. The difficult part was considering the limited materials they had available to them. Next class we will continue testing the rest of the structures.
9C
- The students continued collecting information for the cardboard furniture challenge. Depending on where the students were some began creating prototypes.