Day 1: NuVu’s Studio Model / Hands-on Creative Problem Solving - June 25

We will open up with an overview of NuVu's pedagogy- review studio examples and discuss successful student projects. We'll then dive into a creative brainstorming process and get a glimpse into the daily life inside the design studio. 

• Intro to NuVu (9-10:30am)
• Framing & Activity Intro (10:30-11:00am)
• Mini-Challenge: No Device Device (11am-12pm)

Lunch

• Intro to Platform (1-1:15pm)
• Work Time (1:15-2:30pm)
• Presentation of ideas & prototypes (2:30-3pm)

Day 2:  Design Project: City-Synesthesia - June 26 

Experience the iterative design and innovation process through a condensed "mini-studio" project. Work times can be used to not only develop your design project but to also discuss context for framework with the coaches. 

• Introduction to Studio Theme (9-9:50am)
• Individual Brainstorming (10-10:25pm)
• Mini presentations (10:30 - 11am)
  • 2 min presentations to share ideas with rest of the group
• Idea Exchange & Team Formations 
• Team discussions (11:15am-12pm)

Lunch

• Brainstorming (1-1:45pm) 
  • What is the main concept behind your project and its impact?
• Work Time & Desk Crits (1:45-3pm) 
• Optional Breakout session (2pm): 

Non-expert approach to teaching Design Process

Happy Hour Mixer (4-6pm)

Viale 502 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Day 3: Rapid Prototyping - June 27

Set out to create iterations of your idea for suggestions & feedback. Exchange ideas around how you can apply NuVu's framework for innovation in your classroom, school, program, or collaborative environment.

• Iterations (9-10:30am)
• Group Feedback (10:30-12pm) 
  • We will break into 3 groups where NuVu coaches will facilitate a group feedback session with the teams

Lunch

• Rhino/Laser Cutting session (12:00-12:40pm)
• Work Time & Desk Critiques (12:40-2:50pm)
• Optional Breakout sessions (2pm):

What makes a Good Design

Day 4: Progress & Documentation - June 28

As you develop your projects further, continue to document the progress, capture photos in our photo booth, take your projects out to the streets for a test- have fun!

• Work Time (9am-12:00pm)

 Lunch

• Electronics session (1-2pm)
• Work Time (2-3pm)
• Optional Breakout session (2pm):

Framework: 2 studio examples

Day 5: Presentation Day  - June 29

Get insight into the guided presentation format NuVu implements in our studios. Share your projects & participate in a design critique. 

• About NuVu Presentations & Student Evaluations (9-9:30am)
• Finalize design project  (9:30am-12pm)                                                                                  

Lunch

• Presentations (Everyone in main space)
• Reflections