DAY 1: CALL TO ACTION

• IceBreakers

• Introduction to design and social entrepreneurship

• Interview skills

• Webquests

DAY 2: EMPATHY

• Inspiration from local thought leaders

• Interviews & site visits

• Student designers meeting with industry leaders

DAY 3: EMPATHY

• Interviews & site visits continue

DAY 4: SYNTHESIS

• Identify patterns & themes

• Define the problems worth solving

DAY 5: IDEATION

• Brainstorming solutions

• Visual thinking
  

DAY 6: PROTOTYPING

• Build to learn

• Multiple paths to solving the need

DAY 7: PROTOTYPE & TEST

• Name assumptions

• Test with end users

• Pivot or persevere

DAY 8: ITERATION & BUSINESS MODEL

• Students identify value propositions & revenue streams working with local business leaders to build viability & sustainability into their solutions.

DAY 9: STORYTELLING

• Slide design

• Presentation skills

• Product relevance

DAY 10: PITCH

• Students present their products or services to local business leaders, entrepreneurs, & investors, gaining feedback, mentorship, business connections.