DESIGN MINDSET SOLUTIONSWEEK 06: CLASS 01

Steve Sclarow |Fall 2018| MIS 3580 Sec 002

DISCUSSION: Design Methodologies

� Generative Thinking. Understanding the problem & relationships, developing methodologies and processes.

� Design is a generative process – What does this mean?

� Design developed through the multiplicity of systems

� “it’s the relationships and dynamics between these systems which have the power to transform and invent”

� How can you utilize design methodologies to inform technology solutions?

WORKING SESSION

DESIGN MINDSET SOLUTIONSWEEK 06: CLASS 02

Steve Sclarow |Fall 2018| MIS 3580 Sec 002

TEAM PROJECT: Care for the HomelessA Design Challenge

� Vandelay Industries is Donating $1,500,000 to the City of Philadelphia to create a semi-permanent facility serving the homeless by 10/02/2018.

� Your team has been hired as the Creative Consultant for this task.

� Site: Northeast Corner of the Municipal Services Building Plaza, 1401 JFK Boulevard

� The new one-story facility you design will remain in place for a minimum of one year.

TEAM PROJECT: Care for the HomelessSite:1401 JFK Blvd – MSB Plaza

TEAM PROJECT: Care for the HomelessA Design Challenge

� Each team must select one service from the following list to incorporate as the core focus of your proposed solution:

� Food: program to provide 3 meals daily

� Shelter: provide temporary place(s) to rest/relax/sleep

� Clothing: create an environment(s) for changing/cleansing/distribution

� Medical: provide a care/treatment center

� Education: create teaching opportunities (examples: Health/K-12/Job Skills)

� Religion: places of reflection & solace (multi-denominational)

TEAM PROJECT: Care for the HomelessThe Design Challenge

� Understand your Client’s Needs:

� Vandelay Industries needs your guidance to define the experience.

� Your presentation must succinctly tell the story of your proposed solution

� Important problems to address:

� Define your Services – How does it work?

� Identify and show Key design features

� Technology must be integrated in your solution

� Functionality – Who are the key Stakeholders?

� Identify Personas

� Determine Relationships (Homeless, Staff, Volunteers & Pedestrians)

� Form - what does it look like?

� Temporary and/or permanent structures?

TEAM PROJECT: Care for the HomelessThe Design Challenge

� Core Concepts in your Presentation

� Precedent: What has been done before? What other examples are available form other markets?

� Conceptualize: sketch-out and story board your ideas. What does the experience want to be? Create your napkin sketches

TEAM PROJECT: Care for the HomelessSite:1401 JFK Blvd – MSB Plaza

TEAM PROJECT: Care for the HomelessSite:1401 JFK Blvd – MSB Plaza

TEAM PROJECT: Care for the HomelessSite:1401 JFK Blvd – MSB Plaza

TEAM PROJECT: The Pope Returns To Philadelphia

� Presentation Minimum Requirements

� 8 minute Presentations (they will be timed)

� Everyone must present (speak)

� 2 minute Q & A / Class feedback to follow

� Include your team name and team members on title slide

� Utilize tools from the 5 step process

� Order of 5 steps may change depending on your project (except #5)

TEAM PROJECT: Care for the HomelessA Design Challenge

� Presentation Order:

� Team 6 - Clothing: create an environment(s) for changing/cleansing/distribution

� Team 4 - Religion: places of reflection & solace (multi-denominational)

� Team 2 - Shelter: provide temporary place(s) to rest/relax/sleep

� Team 1 - Education: create teaching opportunities (examples: Health/K-12/Job Skills)

� Team 5 - Food: program to provide 3 meals daily

� Team 3 - Medical: provide a care/treatment center

Team Project: Problem Seeking – 5 Step Process

1. Establish Goals

2. Collect and Analyze Facts

3. Uncover and Test Concepts

4. Determine Needs

5. State the ProblemPeña, William, Problem Seeking, An Architectural Programming Primer, Third Edition, AIA Press, Washington, D.C., 1987. ISBN: 0-913962-87-2

Design Thinking: Problem Seeking – Final Thoughts

1. How did you utilize the 5 Steps?

2. What were your key takeaways?

3. How did our class inform your understanding of the “Whole Problem”

“If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes

thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions

-Albert Einstein