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DP 0 The Wallet

Project

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00:05 Sketch… your ideal wallet.

Don’t think too much. Put your pen to paper and start drawing.

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An example sketch.

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Interview… to gain empathy. Ask your partner for stories about his/her life told through the contents of his/her wallet.

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Some example interview questions…

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Define… your point of view. Use the insights gathered from your interview to fill in the blanks and draft a point of view.

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___________’s WALLET IS HIS/HER_____________

BECAUSE__________________________________

__________________________________________ .

user user’s need

insight/meaning

_________________’s WALLET IS HIS/HER_________________________

BECAUSE____________________________________________________.user user’s need

insight/meaning

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Ideate… To visualize alternatives. Sketch at least 3 different ideas that would meet the needs define by your point of view.

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Some example sketches. 00:08

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Test… to gather feedback. Briefly walk your partner through your sketches. As your partner reacts capture feedback and changes directly on your sketches. Make modifications as you go!

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Iterate… with a physical prototype. Decide which elements you will include in your new wallet concept. Grab materials and build!

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Define… your point of view. Use the insights gathered from your interview to fill in the blanks and draft a point of view.

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user’s name (e.g. Rebecca's)

meaning or purpose (e.g. junk drawer)

wallet is his/her

meaning or purpose wallet is his/her

First Try

Re-writes

Final

user’s name

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Reflect… partner reacts capture feedback and changes directly on your sketches. Make modifications as you go!

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• Was your first wallet and your final wallet the same?

• Why were they different?

• How much did your prototype tests change your understanding?

• What would happen if you did another iteration?

• How might you continue this iterative process?

• How is this different from a traditional project approach?

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ClosuresVelcroBradsMagnetssnapsmasking tapeduct tapescotch tapeglue stickspaper clips, asst colorsdecorative brads (square, crystal)

Toolshole punchscissorsstaplerhot glue/glue gunsxacto/cutting mat

Base Materialassorted fabric swatchesleather swatchestextured cardstockmulticolored cardstockassorted feltassorted foam sheetspatterned scrapbook paperfoilplasticbusiness card sleeves (plastic)newspaper

Accessoriesassorted ribbonstickers (alphabet, numeric, etc)leather fringecolored duct tape (chrome, red, purple)pipe cleanerspopsicle sticksrubber bands, multicoloredplaying cardsyarn/string (yellow, red, black, green)shoelaceslanyard/cord

Materials List