Quest 3 - Transitopia (1st-3rd Grade)

Story of the Design Process

Aaron Laniosz

Story of the

Design Process

TEMPLATE YOU CAN USE

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Am_yPkDUgQXNzPoEAd8mB2Z3xy8OpZ1lxm-_hoJkUB4/edit#slide=id.g33c35778b89_0_37


Description

Presentations are the story of your project - from early sketches and inspiration, through prototypes and more developed ideas, presentations highlight the pieces of the process that led each student to their latest project.

In this activity, you will compile and create your final presentation, which will become part of your online portfolio of work, able to be shared with the public.

Instructions

The story of your design process has two components : the visual presentation and the written project description. Each component is outlined below and should be included in the same post.

Deliverable 

1: Visual Presentation

You will create a slide deck that captures the story of your design process. Follow the template outlined about and use the slide editor to best represent the artifacts that you have created throughout this studio. If new pictures need to be take, photograph them in a professional manner.

Deliverable 2: Project Statement

The Project Statement is a 1-2 paragraph project description that explains the overall idea of your project to someone who is unfamiliar with the topic. Below is a series of key points to consider as you write this final project description. Keep in mind that you should not simply put all of the answers together -- you must weave it together into a clear story. Add this to your final presentation (in the text section below your slides).

Things to consider:

The what is a clear statement of the overall idea/thesis.

The why explains how your project changes the world. It is the reason your project exists – what social issue is it engaging, who is your project helping, how does the project change the world, and what important social, intellectual, or technical questions does it raise? The scope of the why can vary widely.

The how briefly explains what technical prowess, innovative methods, or cool materials you used in your solution.

The who explains who will use your design, why they will use it, and in what context.

Think of the reader - it is good to imagine that a university admissions officer AND a potential employer in the field of your design should both be able to understand and be excited by the project based on your writing.

Before the Activity Starts:

  • Prepare materials for sketching, including paper, pencils, markers, or digital drawing tools.
  • Remind students of the importance of collaborative brainstorming and concept development in partner projects.
  • Emphasize the goal of generating initial ideas and arriving at a cohesive project concept.

Throughout the Activity:

  1. Brainstorming & Discussion

    • Encourage active participation from all group members as they discuss possible concepts and settle on an overall idea that meets the project criteria.
    • Ensure each group member’s ideas are heard and considered.
  2. Initial Sketching

    • Instruct students to individually develop sketches that communicate their vision for the concept.
    • Provide support and feedback to help refine ideas and gain group consensus.
    • Collect and review sketches shared by students.
  3. Concept Development

    • Guide students as they collaborate with their partners or groups to decide on the main idea and form of their project.
    • Provide time for students to develop a draft project name and concept thesis statement.
  4. Storyboarding 

    • Instruct students to create a visual storyboard illustrating their transportation concept.
    • Their storyboard should include at least 4–6 frames, covering:
      • The problem their project addresses.
      • How users interact with the transportation system.
      • Key features and innovations in their design.
      • The impact on future mobility.
    • Encourage students to use simple drawings, arrows, and labels to communicate ideas clearly.

After the Activity Ends:

  • Instruct students to upload their sketches, titles, concept statements, and storyboards to the Responses tab.
  • Review the submissions to ensure they meet the deliverables.
  • Encourage students to continue refining their project concept and preparing for the next stages of development in their partner projects.

Smart Highway + Bike Path

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https://www.studioroosegaarde.net/project/smart-highway

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Sky Cruise Flying Hotel

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https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/sky-cruise-hashem-alghaili-tony-holmsten-nuclear-airplane-concept

Urban Air Mobility Drones

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https://www.ehang.com/ehangaav/

Monowheels

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https://www.wired.com/2014/04/monowheels/

Hyperloop

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmorris/2022/11/29/is-it-finally-time-for-high-speed-hyperloop-transportation/?sh=257ab09148c9

Podcars

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https://intrans.iastate.edu/news/green-transportation-innovations-autonomous-pods/

Transportation Pods

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https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-autonomous-vehicle

Embedded LED Circuits

Description 

We will be creating a simple LED circuit.

Instructions 

Learn the basics of electricity, battery voltage, switches, and LED polarity to prototype a simple circuit. Then, consider the possibility of embedding electronics into your vehicle

Deliverables

Photograph your explorations with circuits