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: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: University of Waterloo Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business;
125 St. Patrick Street, Stratford, ONT - Grades: 11-12
- Cost: FREE
- Pizza lunch is provided
Sample Schedule from our first MVP Challenge
| 9:00 AM | Arrival and Introductions |
| 10:00 AM | Empathize and Define your user group |
| 11:00 AM | Workshop: AI Ideation |
| 12:00 PM | Pizza Lunch (provided) |
| 1:00 PM | Introduction to prototyping with Figma |
| 2:30 PM | Presentations and Awards |
| 4:00 PM | Departure |
Key Features from our first MVP Challenge
AI Ideation with Dr. Lennart Nacke
Associate Director, Graduate Studies and Professor
Utilizing current AI models and showcasing future ones, Dr. Nacke will be leading a workshop on the best practices of how to utilize AI (Artificial Intelligence) for ideation and project development.
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.
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.
Have a question?
Is there anything we can clarify? We would be happy to help out!
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Nicole SguignaRecruitment and Admissions Coordinator Key contact for: General Questions, Registration, Event Details |
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Noah PrattDigital Media Instructor Key contact for: Event Programming, Workshops, Content |
Registration for Fall 2024 is opening soon!
Thank you for your interest in the MVP Challenge! We're getting things planned for our next MVP challenge on October 18th. If you would like your class to take part, please email Nicole Sguigna to save your spot.