During our last workshop of the series, we will have the opportunity to learn from our end-users: youth, seniors, and immigrants. During the first half of the workshop, teams and innovators will work with their target user group, learn about their daily activities and needs, and get feedback on their ideas and prototypes. During the second half of the workshop, participants will have a final chance to connect with mentors with expertise in design, product development, technology, and marketing. We will also highlight the importance of storytelling to get to the “why” behind the prototype, and participants will come away with a refined framework to submit to the NYC BigApps 2017 Competition. Applications are due April 30th so we’ll address any last-minute submission questions.

Workshop 7 Agenda
Workshop begins promptly at 6pm so we can get started in User Feedback sessions.
6:00 - 7:30 User Feedback Sessions
7:30 - 9:00 Mentor Office Hours, Finalizing your Submissions

****TO SIGN UP FOR USER FEEDBACK SESSIONS: You will receive a link to a signup form in your Eventbrite confirmation email. Click the link and be sure to review our participation guidelines below.

GUIDELINES FOR WORKING WITH YOUTH, SENIORS, AND IMMIGRANTS DURING USER FEEDBACK SESSIONS:

You agree to:

1. Be Respectful - User groups are taking the time and energy to help you with your ideas and products. Don’t interrupt, disagree, or argue with them.

2. Be an Active Listener - Take the time to consider their opinions. Make sure you understand their point of view. Remember, you should be building your solutions with your users, not just for them.

3. Be Thankful - Make sure they know how much you appreciate their time!

Workshop Series Schedule:

• Tuesday, January 24 - Introduction to Challenges (Define)
• Wednesday, February 8 - Research & Understand (Discovery)
• Tuesday, February 21 - Synthesize Research (Discovery)
• Tuesday, March 7 - Understand the Constraints (Design)
• Wednesday, March 22 - Ideation & Prototype Building (Design)
• Wednesday, April 5 - Prototype Testing (Test)
• Wednesday, April 19 - User Feedback & Learnings (Refine)

Thank you to our venue sponsor: Civic Hall