SCD- Workshops and Seminars
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Synthesis is the area of human-centered design that takes us from inspiration to ideas, and from stories to solutions. In addition to discovering practical pathways toward new perspectives, participants will learn to identify innovative opportunities by collaboratively making sense of others’ stories and challenges.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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This workshop elaborates on teaching practices useful for facilitating students’ engagement in collaborative problem-solving activities. We will also introduce assessment tools for evaluating students’ performance and learning during human-centered design challenges.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Want to make a card for Parents Day? What about a fun holiday card? A birthday card? Come learn how to make simple pop-up cards that you can customize for any occasion. Templates for parent-day and Halloween will be provided but don’t be afraid to get creative and crafty with us for this card making event!
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Have a great Halloween costume you want to remember? Get free photos taken of yourself or a group at the media studio! Choose from various green screen backgrounds and have a blast making memories with your friends, up to 5 photos per group.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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We all have good ideas from time to time, but how can we intentionally ideate to develop innovative solutions to complex problems? Learn about and practice collaborative, intentional ideation to generate ideas, communicate them to others, receive feedback, and keep iterating to generate groundbreaking solutions to real-world problems.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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Need a break from all the homework? Socialize and relax for our painting event where you can learn the basics of how to mix colors, prepare a canvas, and start a painting! Bring your friends and wear a t-shirt you don’t mind getting dirty! Supplies provided.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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This workshop will introduce you to the basics of Miro—a virtual whiteboard tool used across many industries to create and collaborate—as well as best practices developed by the SCD team. SCD uses Miro to collect and organize research, to facilitate remote and asynchronous work, and to create assignments and group environments for student projects.
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This workshop will introduce participants to the process of prototyping in human-centered design. The two-hour session will cover topics such as low fidelity vs. high fidelity prototyping, prototyping methods, and the value of prototyping during your design process. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own lo-fi prototypes.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Prototyping gives designers the opportunity to create, communicate, and evaluate the ideas that have been developed over the human-centered design process. In this workshop, learners will experiment with prototyping the intangible - experiences! Learn how prototyping can help your designed digital or in-person experiences to reach their goals.
Monday, November 18, 2024
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Let's make some fun Autumnal Decor together through pumpkin carving! Come learn about our laser lab space through a demonstration carving with the lasers! Learn how the lasers work while painting and carving your pumpkins. Supplies provided, spaces are limited.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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After multiple prototyping iterations, you arrive at a final design. It is time to implement your design in the market. Learn about developing implementation plans, ways to sustain and evolve your design, and tools to execute and scale your design.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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Take a break from Finals prep with some fun winter-themed paper crafts. Make some snowflakes, birds, and cards with various materials provided. A relaxed setting where you can choose to follow along a demonstration or make whatever you want!