“Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future.”
Schedule
May 14, 2018 - May 19, 2018
mon 14
Location
Comcast Center
1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
8:00 am
Breakfast & Check-in
8:30 am
Introductions & Program Overview
9:00 am
Theme Introduction: Investigate
Guest Lecturer: Natalie Nixon
10:00 am
Module 1
Defining the Problem
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Module 2
Finding Solution Opportunities
3:00 pm
Theme Wrap-up: Investigate
3:30 pm
Break
3:45 pm
Panel Discussion
User Research
5:00 pm
Q&A + Reflection + Day 2 Prep
thurs 16
Location
Comcast Center
1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
8:30 am
Breakfast & Check-in
9:00 am
Theme Introduction: Prototype
Guest Lecturer: Matthew Bartholomew
10:00 am
Module 7
Prototyping Methods
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Module 8
Testing Concepts with Prototypes
3:00 pm
Theme Wrap-up: Prototype
3:30 pm
Break
3:45 pm
Panel Discussion
Project + Product + Program Management
5:00 pm
Q&A + Reflection + Day 5 Prep
tues 15
Location
Comcast Center
1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
8:30 am
Breakfast & Check-in
9:00 am
Theme Introduction: Solve
Guest Lecturer: Brielle Nickoloff
10:00 am
Module 3
Introduction to Voice User Interface (VUI)
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Module 4
Scripting Alexa Skills + Google Actions
3:00 pm
Theme Wrap-up: Solve
3:30 pm
Break
3:45 pm
Panel Discussion
Design Thinking
5:00 pm
Q&A + Reflection + Day 3 Prep
fri 18
Location
Comcast Center
1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
8:30 am
Breakfast & Check-in
9:00 am
Theme Introduction: Deliver
10:00 am
Module 9
Crafting Presentations
12:00 pm
Lunch
Guest Lecturer: Dana Saxon
1:00 pm
Bridging the Identity Divide: Genealogy Research for Diverse Professionals
2:00 pm
Student Discussion
3:00 pm
Theme Wrap-up: Deliver
3:30 pm
Break
3:45 pm
Panel Discussion
Tech + Culture
5:00 pm
Q&A + Reflection + Day 6 Prep
wed 16
Location
NextFab
2025 Washington Avenue
9:30 am
Breakfast & Check-in
10:00 am
Facility Tour
11:00 am
Module 5
Principles of Design
Guest Lecturer: NextFab Staff
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Module 6
Hands-on Metal/Wood Shop Course
4:00 pm
Q&A with NextFab
5:00 pm
Q&A + Reflection + Day 4 Prep
sat 19
Location
Think Company
111 S. 15th Street
Think Company is an award-winning experience design firm founded in 2007, employing consultants across three studios with expertise in almost every industry. We pride ourselves on using a research-driven methodology which ensures our design decisions are always based on evidence. We specialize in research, strategy and visioning, content strategy, experience design, digital product design, and software development. We exist to help you create great experiences for your customers and employees. Come think with us! www.thinkcompany.com
10:00 am
Setup
11:00 am
Reception
2:00 pm
Closing Remarks