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This project aimed to create a process flow diagram for Project-Based Learning (PBL) at IUPUI's Institute for Engaged Learning. Our goal was to design a visual representation that not only encapsulates the phases of PBL but also emphasizes each step's iterative nature. This diagram aims to serve as a guide for students and faculty, illustrating the dynamic process of engaging with project-based learning. The project was a collaborative effort between the creator and author of this page, Olivia Bradford, as well as my mentor, Debbie Oesch-Minor, and was completed in the summer of 2023.
Visual Process Diagrams
Visual Process Diagrams
View a collection of process diagrams from which I drew inspiration in the following phases.
Existing Design Process visuals to gain ideas:
Image from: https://theworks.org/educators-and-groups/elementary-engineering-resources/engineering-design-process/
Why: This has a similar iterative flow as the Herron design. It would also be interesting to have each icon be interactive and link to examples or more in-depth explanation of each area.
Image from: Herron School of Art & Design--Eva Roberts Twitter
Why: While we might not be able to use this exact visual, the layout is very intuitive and easy to follow. I'd still like to incorporate what we like from this to our design.
Image from: https://uxplanet.org/quick-steps-through-the-double-diamond-cf2e00b22ba7
Originally from: https://www.redspark.io/double-diamond-o-que-e-e-como-usar/
Why: This is the "iconic" design process model in UX. Each part of the diamond represents the need to approach different steps with a wide or narrow perspective. For example, defining the problem requires narrowing down on a topic. Meanwhile, developing a solution requires the researcher/designer to open up to a wide variety of ideas. This closely resembles a horizontal "double helix" type structure that might work well for our design.
Image from: https://empathizeit.com/design-thinking-models-stanford-d-school/
Why: The actionable and succinct bullet points make it easy to understand what needs to be completed at each step.
Image from: https://bootcamp.uxdesign.cc/analysis-and-design-phases-of-ux-design-process-8331933a9f43
Why: The infinity symbol highlights the cyclical and iterative nature of the PBL process
Image from: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/design-thinking/
Why: The design helps the viewer understand how each step of the process relates back to previous steps
Image from: https://www.pblworks.org/what-is-pbl/gold-standard-project-design
Why: Highlights the main steps and learning goals students are meant to gain through PBL
Sketches
Sketches
The first batch of six process diagrams I sketched using Procreate. A prototype can also be found under sketch #2.
Sketches v.2
Sketches v.2
The second batch of six process diagrams I sketched using Procreate.
IUPUI Style Guides
IUPUI Style Guides
Click the drop-down arrow on the right to access links to IUPUI Style Guides. To maintain consistency, these style guides were used in the final versions of the IEL PBL Process diagram.
Ideas & Inspiration
Ideas & Inspiration
Click the drop-down arrow on the right to access links to ideas and inspiration on innovative uses and ways to display the PBL process visual.
Inspiration
Inspiration
Before & After Widget by Valerie Eikenberry:
https://valerieeikenberryiu.wixsite.com/eportfolio/copy-of-film-review-2
Ideas
Ideas
Before[Blank] & After[Filled out] Widget of PBL Process Visual
Reason: To show how the PBL Process Visual could be used in various PBL settings
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