Design Sprint NYC
In this week-long design sprint, the multinational cohort received one-on-one time with educational experts, conducted interviews in the field, and worked with the Design Studio teaching team to generate and ideate solutions in New York City. In short, this sprint gave the cohort the toolkit that they use throughout the challenge.
The sprint unfolded as follows:
Thursday, October 12th, 6pm-8pm, Design Studio
Kick off dinner with Brazilian Cohort, Columbia Students, and Lemann Foundation
Friday, October 13th, 9am-5pm, Design Studio
Intro to Design Cycle, Meeting with Experts, Needfinding
Saturday & Sunday, October 14th and 15th
Self-directed Need Finding and Interviewing around New York City
and via Skype/Whats app
Monday, October 16th
11:30am-2pm
(BRAZIL ONLY)
Visit to Bronx Arena High School with Sarah Holloway
6pm-8pm, Design Studio
Reframing Issues
Tuesday, October 17th, 4pm-7pm, Design Studio
Generating Ideas/Competitor Analysis
Wednesday, October 18th, 4:30pm-7pm, Design Studio
Drafting Pitches to Advisors with Feedback (4:30-6pm)
Thursday, October 19th 9am-4pm, Design Studio
OPTIONAL Studio Hours
Friday, October 20th, 3pm-7pm, Design Studio
Final Idea Pitches, Feedback with Judges
Closing Reception