Design Thinking Summer Academy
Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Grade Level: 8th - 12th
- Session 1: June 3-7, 2022
The Department of Design and Merchandising at Oklahoma State University will offer a Design Thinking Summer Academy in the Mixed Reality Lab which is equipped with state-of-the-art Virtual Reality and 3D printing equipment. The Summer Academy will offer a 5-day Design Thinking workshop for school students entering grades 8 through 12 in the next academic year. Students will be introduced to sustainable spatial design through a series of culturally and regionally responsive project-based learning experiences using generative AI platforms. The Design Thinking Summer Academy aims to provide students with the requisite cognitive skills to enter multidisciplinary careers.
| Breakfast | Learn | Apply | Lunch | Reflect | Share | Explore | Experience | Dinner | Enjoy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 8-9am | 9-10am | 10am-12pm | 12-1pm | 1-2pm | 2-3pm | 3-4pm | 4-5pm | 5-6pm | 6-8pm |
| Day 1 | Design Elements & Principles | Preliminary Design Sketches | Design Critiques | Guest Speaker | First Steps to College | Mixed Reality Lab | Virtual Reality Games | |||
| Day 2 | Sustainable Rating Systems | Exploring design through a physical model | Design Critiques | Guest Speaker | Academic Opportunities | Sustainability Tour | Movie Night | |||
| Day 3 |
Thermal Comfort and Visual Comfort |
Experimenting with virtual models and running analysis software | Design Critiques | Guest Speaker | University Resources | Construction Site Visit | 3D Printing | |||
| Day 4 | Materials and Resources | Testing various kinds of materials and textiles in the laboratory | Design Critiques | Guest Speaker | Student Services | Recycling Center | Student Union Summer on the Plaza | |||
| Day 5 | Indoor Air Quality & Acoustics | Preparing final presentations | Thank you letter | Guest Speaker | Q&A Session | Final Presentations | Pick - Up |