Submissions Closed

ELIGIBILITY : 

*Only Projects completed by teams of 3 to 5 students guided by a faculty mentor, while teaching a course on using the Design Thinking approach to undergraduate students, during the academic year 2023-24, are eligible. Only members of the IUCEE Consortium are eligible. 

Format for submission of projects

1. Title and Introduction

• Title: Bold and concise title of the project.

• Subtitle: A brief tagline or description that captures the essence of the project.

• Team Members: Names and roles of the team members involved.

• Team Mentor: Name, Designation, Dept.., Institute Name.

• Date: Date of submission or presentation.

2. Problem Statement

• Description: A clear, concise statement of the problem you are addressing.

• Context: Brief background or context to highlight why this problem is important.

3. Research & Empathy

• User Insights: Key findings from user research, including quotes or data that reveal user needs and pain points.

• Empathy Map: A visual representation (e.g., empathy map) showing user emotions, needs, and challenges.

4. Definition

• Point of View (POV): A clear articulation of the user’s needs and the problem you are focusing on.

• Problem Statement: Refined problem statement based on insights gathered during research.

5. Ideation

• Brainstorming Process: Brief overview of the ideation process and methods used (e.g., brainstorming sessions, mind mapping).

• Idea Highlights: Key ideas generated, possibly displayed with images or sketches.

6. Prototyping

• Prototype Overview: Description of the prototypes created to explore solutions.

• Images/Samples: Visuals or samples of the prototypes (e.g., sketches, wireframes, models).

7. Testing & Feedback

• Testing Process: Summary of how prototypes were tested with users.

• Feedback Summary: Key feedback received from users and how it was incorporated into the design.

8. Final Solution

• Solution Description: A detailed description of the final solution or design.

• Features: Key features and benefits of the solution.

• Visuals: High-quality images or diagrams of the final solution.

9. Reflections and Next Steps

• Lessons Learned: Insights gained from the project and any challenges faced.

• Future Steps: Recommendations for further development or next steps.

10. Mentor Interactions

• Mentor Role: Support of Mentor in choosing and guiding the project.

• Mentor Value Addition: Comments and Suggestions by mentor in improvisation of the prototype.

Criteria for Evaluation of Submitted Projects

     1.Faculty Mentoring

• Mentor Involvement: Does the team have sufficient interactions and meetings with their mentor?

2.User-Centric Focus

• Empathy and Understanding: Does the project demonstrate a deep understanding of the user's needs, desires, and pain points?

• User Feedback: How effectively does the project incorporate user feedback and insights throughout its development?

    3. Problem Definition

• Clarity of Problem Statement: Is the problem clearly defined and framed from the user's perspective?

• Relevance and Impact: Does the project address a significant issue that impacts the target audience?

    4. Ideation Quality

• Creativity and Innovation: Are the proposed solutions creative and original?

• Range of Ideas: Does the project explore a wide range of potential solutions before converging on a final approach?

    5. Prototyping and Testing

• Prototyping Process: How effectively does the project use prototypes to explore and refine ideas?

• Iteration and Improvement: Is there evidence of iterative development based on testing and feedback?

    6. Feasibility and Viability

• Technical Feasibility: Is the proposed solution technically feasible and practical to implement?

• Financial Viability: Are the costs and resources required for implementation realistic and sustainable?

    7. User Experience

• Usability: How intuitive and user-friendly is the proposed solution?

• Experience Impact: Does the solution enhance the user experience in a meaningful way?

    8. Alignment with Objectives

• Project Goals: Does the project align with the broader goals and objectives set out at the beginning?

• Strategic Fit: How well does the project fit with the overall strategy or mission of the organization or initiative?

    9. Scalability and Sustainability

• Scalability: Can the solution be scaled up or adapted to other contexts or user groups?

• Long-term Sustainability: Is the solution designed to be sustainable over time, considering factors like maintenance and resource use?

    10. Collaborative Effort

• Team Dynamics: How well does the project leverage the skills and perspectives of a diverse team?

• Stakeholder Engagement: Does the project effectively engage and involve relevant stakeholders throughout the process?

    11. Impact Measurement

• Success Metrics: Are there clear metrics or criteria for measuring the success and impact of the project?

• Evidence of Impact: Is there evidence that the project will achieve the desired outcomes and make a positive difference?

    12. Social Impact

• Societal Relevance: Does the project expect to have a social impact ?

• Relevance to UNSDGs: Does the project address any of the UN Sustainable Development Goals ?

• Multidisciplinary: Does the project include elements from several disciplines of learning ?

PRICING DETAILS :   2000/-   : WITH ACCOMODATION ( Students)

                                                           1500/-   : WITHOUT ACCOMODATION ( Students)

        1000/- : FACULTY MENTOR

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