Industrial Designers

Think you can model & render the next great product in only 4 hours?

Marketing Designers

Think you can market & pitch the next great product in only 4 hours?

We think you can. Let’s put it to the test, at Fast Forge.

When: November 1, 2024 - 8:30am-4:30pm (meals provided- stay until 6pm for the final pitches and reception if you have time!)

Where: Arts for Humanity| 100 West 2nd Street Boston, MA 02127

Industrial Designers - How it works

Step 1: High school students give you the defined product concept & the target user
Step 2: You make it beautiful in only 2-3 hours. Surface model only. CAD & CGI.
Step 3: Measure and cut cardboard, then add motion with off the shelf motors.

Skills Required: The ability to create a surface model and on-white renderings of a product on your own personal device.

Marketing Designers - How it works

Step 1: Conduct naming and branding sprints with students to come up with product name, logo and tagline copy
Step 2: Use Figma or PowerPoint template to create landing page prototype & pitch presentation
Step 3: Help the students build and come up with a pitch!

Skills Required: Familiar with marketing design sprint process, mentorship and creative leadership, have design software(Adobe, Figma, PowerPoint, etc.) on your own laptop

Don't have those skills but still want to make a real impact by helping local youth tackle an exciting design challenge?

Event Volunteers

Event Volunteers will serve as an extra set of hands at the Hackathon, working with a team of 5-6 students as they tackle the day's design challenge. Your responsibilities may include helping your team brainstorm product ideas, assisting with measuring and cutting cardboard, engaging with students who may need support, and ensuring your team stays on schedule. Each team will also have a TPZ volunteer, so you'll be an additional adult supporting your group.

Skills Required: No specific skills are required for this role; just come ready for an exciting day!

Visit FastForge.Boston to learn more about the event where high schoolers will create next gen products!

FastForge Hackathon Volunteers