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EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS, GUEST SPEAKERS, and COACHES
We bring in a variety of designers from various Bay Area companies to teach, advise, and coach the students. D.camp aims to provide an overview of various design paths, from product design and engineering to mobile app and software development. D.camp has staff and speakers from:
We bring in a variety of designers from various Bay Area companies to teach, advise, and coach the students. D.camp aims to provide an overview of various design paths, from product design and engineering to mobile app and software development. D.camp has staff and speakers from:
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CAMP DETAILS
We teach the design thinking process and you get your hands dirty with talking to users, prototyping, and seeing how design works in the real world. We'll learn about all the phases of design, from user interviews to user experience, to 3D printing and manufacturing methods. We select a small group of students (~25) and our team of four instructors aim to provide much one-on-one instruction and guidance. Some areas we'll cover during the camp include:
We teach the design thinking process and you get your hands dirty with talking to users, prototyping, and seeing how design works in the real world. We'll learn about all the phases of design, from user interviews to user experience, to 3D printing and manufacturing methods. We select a small group of students (~25) and our team of four instructors aim to provide much one-on-one instruction and guidance. Some areas we'll cover during the camp include:
LEARN HOW TO FIND USER NEEDS
Students are given various design challenges, and there will be an ongoing challenge throughout the week. We'll go out in the world and talk to people about their needs so we can solve their problems. Learn about interviewing techniques and methods professionals use.
Students are given various design challenges, and there will be an ongoing challenge throughout the week. We'll go out in the world and talk to people about their needs so we can solve their problems. Learn about interviewing techniques and methods professionals use.
VARIOUS PROTOTYPING METHODS
We show and provide various tools for prototyping. Rough and rapid prototypes are very helpful and show that you can learn a lot from low resolution concepts. We also introduce CAD, and 3D printing techniques.
We show and provide various tools for prototyping. Rough and rapid prototypes are very helpful and show that you can learn a lot from low resolution concepts. We also introduce CAD, and 3D printing techniques.
TEAM DESIGN CHALLENGES
Students will often work in teams and learn in a collaborative environment. Teams will have coaches and one-on-one guidance.
Students will often work in teams and learn in a collaborative environment. Teams will have coaches and one-on-one guidance.
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Design includes tangible and intangible products! We'll introduce what user experience and user interaction are, as some students may want to prototype software solutions.
Design includes tangible and intangible products! We'll introduce what user experience and user interaction are, as some students may want to prototype software solutions.
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REAL WORLD DESIGN
We'll be tackling real problems and hear from designers on what their day-to-day life is like. Students will learn what really goes on into designing a product in various industries, and learn about all phases, from research to manufacturing. |
DETAILS
The camp will run from Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24th at Palo Alto High School. It runs from 9-4pm each day and we will provide lunches and snacks. Local tours are on the itinerary and transportation will be provided if needed. The camp will culminate in a final presentation; parents and guests are welcome to attend.
The camp will run from Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24th at Palo Alto High School. It runs from 9-4pm each day and we will provide lunches and snacks. Local tours are on the itinerary and transportation will be provided if needed. The camp will culminate in a final presentation; parents and guests are welcome to attend.
PRICING
We aim to have a small group of only ~25 students to have a great instructor to student ratio. The fee is $875 for the week and is all inclusive. This includes all prototyping supplies, tours, lunch, transport costs, and taxes. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Please contact us for more details.
We aim to have a small group of only ~25 students to have a great instructor to student ratio. The fee is $875 for the week and is all inclusive. This includes all prototyping supplies, tours, lunch, transport costs, and taxes. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Please contact us for more details.
