What did you initially build / test? What does your prototype look like and how will you improve on it? We built a very low-fidelity prototype of the entire backpack, with a foldable rigid bottom and a detachable accordion folder. … Continue reading West U Backpacks: BUILD/TEST
What did you initially build / test? What does your prototype look like and how will you improve on it? We initially built an ebb-and-flow aquaponics system. We will be planting and adding fish to this system soon. Our prototype … Continue reading Aquaponics: BUILD/TEST
What did you initially build / test? What does your prototype look like and how will you improve on it? We have started drawing and making a prototype of the “frame” idea. We are playing with the structure and what … Continue reading Hermann Park Kiosk: BUILD/TEST
What did you initially build / test? What does your prototype look like and how will you improve on it? We initially built our rigid frame prototype by using a v-belt and making it rigid with sticks attached to the … Continue reading Compact Dressing Station: BUILD/TEST
What ideas did you present? We presented on one idea in each category of solutions: observe to understand the story, move to understand the story, create to understand the story. What feedback did you receive from Mid-Semester Review? We received … Continue reading Hermann Park Kiosk: IDEATE
What feedback did you receive from Mid-Semester Review? Feasibility to complete project in semester Whether students will actually use our solution Define costs more clearly Talk to parents Which idea have you decided to focus on? Standing upright Organizability with … Continue reading West U Backpacks: IDEATE
What are the biggest key insights you’ve gained for your project? We gained insights into the efforts and dedication that people put into the park and grew to appreciate the park as a whole more. We have communicated with the … Continue reading Hermann Park Kiosk: REFRAME
What are the biggest key insights you’ve gained for your project? About half of the students walk, bike, or scooter home Kids carry around more than 1 bag Kids move from class to class without backpacks, but with bags or … Continue reading West U Backpacks: REFRAME
What are the biggest key insights you’ve gained for your project? Yes, we interviewed a physical therapist in the Houston medical center called Sarah Snyder! We learned from Sarah that the most common body motion issues for independent dressing include … Continue reading Compact Dressing Station: REFRAME
What are the biggest key insights you’ve gained for your project? We started building our prototype this week to determine the feasibility/ease of creating a system. So far, we have only completed about 10% of the work but so far … Continue reading Aquaponics: REFRAME
Did you conduct user interviews this week? If so what insight did you gain? Yes, we did conduct interviews to find out why people go to the park, where they enter, if they’re local, how often they go to the … Continue reading Hermann Park Kiosk: IMMERSE
Did you conduct user interviews this week? If so what insight did you gain? We have reached out to experts and potential users but have not conducted any formal interviews yet. Describe related projects that have been done to address … Continue reading Aquaponics: IMMERSE
Did you conduct user interviews this week? If so what insight did you gain? We visited West U Elementary School twice this week. By talking to teachers and students, we were able to narrow down our problem space and assess … Continue reading West U Backpacks: IMMERSE
Tell us about your team. We rock What are you looking forward to most as a team this year? Emma: I’m looking forward to working with my team to solve a problem that I’ve familiarizing myself with the design process … Continue reading Meet Team Compact Dressing Station
Tell us about your team. We have a diverse array of academic disciplines and skillsets, as well as matching neck tattoos. Christina Hahn (POLI/HIST), Manlin Yao (CSCI/ANTH), Coby Kaskel (BIOC), Mike Hua (MECH), Cesar Soto (CHBE). Continue reading Meet Team Aquaponics
Tell us about your team. We are team Got Your Back, a group of Rice University students representing different years, majors, and interests. However, collectively, we are driven to use human-centered design to help young students. What are you looking … Continue reading Meet Team West U Backpacks
Tell us about your team. Our team is composed of four people: Michael Moran: Comp Sci & Sociology Claire Peng: Cognitive Sciences and Policy Studies Phil Hedayatnia: Cognitive Sciences (but who knows) Maddie Bowen: Urban Sociology What are you looking … Continue reading Meet Team Hermann Park Kiosk
Tell us about your team. We’re an interdisciplinary team made up of electrical engineering, computer science, and political science students. We are dedicated to working with teachers in order to create a great product that will expose middle school students … Continue reading Meet Team HexIO