MVP Challenge | Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business

Hey Teachers! How about a field trip?

Welcome to the MVP Challenge, a one-day design + business challenge for high school students, hosted by the University of Waterloo Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business.

Are your students passionate about design, creativity, and pushing boundaries? Look no further. Students will flex their creative thinking and problem-solving skills as they work within groups to develop and pitch their next great idea.

Minimum Viable Product - Your MVP is the thing that makes your idea stand out!

Why Participate?

Unleash Your Imagination: Dive into a day of creativity where students will tackle real-world design challenges and learn how to solve them.
Expert Guidance: Learn more about future careers in design and business from workshops and guidance with our faculty, current students, and alumni.
Prizes: Win exciting prizes for top placed teams.

Event Details

Date: Friday, October 18th, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: University of Waterloo Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business;
125 St. Patrick Street, Stratford, ONT
Grades: 12
Cost: FREE
Pizza lunch is provided

Sample Schedule from our first MVP Challenge

10:00 AM	Arrival, Empathize and Define your user group
11:00 AM	Workshop: Effective User Research
12:00 PM	Pizza Lunch (provided), Mentorship
1:00 PM	Developing your pitch
1:30 PM	Presentations and Awards
2:00 PM	Departure

Key Features of the MVP Challenge

Navigating the Design Process with Noah Pratt

MVP Challenge Host

GBDA Alumni 2021, Digital Media Instructor

Guiding students through the day, Noah will introduce students to the five-stage Design Thinking process and showcase how projects can grow from idea to opportunity.

Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business

Project Mentorship with GBDA Ambassadors

Current undergraduate GBDA (Global Business and Digital Arts) Students will be mentors to each group, providing support on where to take their ideas next.