12.1 - The Capstone Project: A Deep Immersion into Self-Directed Design Excellence
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Practice Questions
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What is a Capstone Project?
💡 Hint: Think about what it signifies at the end of your learning journey.
Define self-directed learning in the context of design.
💡 Hint: Consider your involvement in managing your project.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary objective of the Capstone Project?
💡 Hint: Consider the culmination of your skills and knowledge from the course.
True or False: The iterative design process only requires a single round of user testing.
💡 Hint: Think about how ongoing feedback may improve a design.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an innovative storage solution for a college dorm room that maximizes space. Discuss how you would go through the iterative design process.
💡 Hint: Think critically about user needs and available materials.
Create a mock Gantt chart for your Capstone Project, breaking down tasks into logical phases and detailing time needed for each.
💡 Hint: Break down each phase into actionable tasks and use a timeline format.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- What is a Capstone Project?
- Introduction to Project Management
- Understanding User Personas
- The Iterative Design Process
- Gantt Chart Basics
- SCAMPER: A Tool for Creative Thinking
- Creating a Design Portfolio
- User Testing: What You Need to Know
- Ethnographic Research: A Beginner's Guide
- What is Technical Drawing?