Back to course materials ยท Your map for Project 1, Weeks 5 to 12.
Project 1 Milestone Checklist
- Week 5 Brief accepted, user defined, research plan written.
- Week 6 Primary research done: interviews, observation, empathy map.
- Week 7 Problem defined as a clear How Might We statement.
- Week 8 Wide ideation done, a concept chosen with reasons.
- Week 9 Concept developed with criteria and rationale.
- Week 10 Testable prototype built.
- Week 11 Prototype tested with real users, feedback gathered.
- Week 12 Design refined from evidence, Project 1 wrapped as a case study.
Project 1 Is Complete When
- The design traces from a real user need to a tested outcome.
- Every stage has saved evidence.
- The final design was improved using test results, not guesses.
- It is written up as one clear case study for the portfolio.