56 Prototype Assignment
You have been working with your community change topic all semester, and now it’s time to ‘build’ or ‘create’ a prototype of your solution. This solution may be the same or different from your solution in the Proposing a Solution essay. As always, because these are “wicked problems,” there’s no one solution that will fully solve the issue; however, prototypes can address certain parts of the problem and chip away at the issue to help improve the lives of others impacted by this issue.
Prototype Concept Development
PowerPoint introducing prototype/concept development:
What Kind of Prototype Can/Should I Do?
Your prototype idea(s) can include just about everything–we just need to hear your passion and creativity. However, if you’re not sure where or how to start, here are some popular prototype methods:
| PURPOSE | PROTOTYPE method |
| to educate | class syllabus, pamphlet, poster board, billboard, PSA, |
| to advertise/market | flyer, billboard design, PR campaign –> print, YouTube, social media campaign, TikTok |
| to build | blueprint, schematic, Legos, clay, etc. |
| to train people | training guide, standing operating procedures (SOP), modeling |
| to engage with audience/consumer | wireframe for app, skit/performance, website, etc. |
| to finance | (modified) business plan, fundraising letter, donation page (Fb), items/materials drive |
| to research | survey, poll |
| connect with ethos
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event featuring a celebrity |
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Oral Presentation
You will have two weeks to work on this prototype and will present your idea to the class in a 5-minute oral presentation. Provide visual aids please.
