11. Every Match result is similar because the method we
use is the same— pairing up two people who have
complementary interests
Assumption
12. 1. Contact people via emails:
• 30 minutes meet up time+interviews
• What skills their partner wants to learn & share
2. Provide food and tools
3. Introduce people to each other
4. Observe or leave
5. Interview
Process
13. Tara & Jen
Graphic Design & Coding
Meet on 11/06/18 at room 141
Solution-driven
15. Yao & Leo
IXD & Interior design
Meet on 11/02/18 at room E5
Ideas sparking
16. Specific information is
needed for learning
exchange to be efficient.
“I want to teach other tons but don’t
know how to start.”
—Brandon
“Not prepared before meeting so I
can’t be of help.”
—Tara
HMW…
Help prepare both parties prior to the
exchange so their expectations are met?
17. Matches might have
different expectations—
learning, sharing & goal.
“Understanding dynamics is
important.”
—Brandon
“Want match’s problem to be
similar to mine.”
—Jackie
HMW…
Help prepare both parties prior to the
exchange so their expectations are met?
18. Initial interactions can be
awkward; comfort level is
important.
“I’m not sure how open the conversation
can/should be.”
—Yao
“I like people who can converse and
communicate naturally.”
—Brandon
HMW…
Facilitate the interactions so both parties
can be comfortable with one another?
19. Learning about other
people’s way of working
is inspiring.
“Good to meet people from
different background.”
—Jen
HMW…
Match people of diverse backgrounds
so they can inspire one another?
30. Design thinking
Presentation skills
Song composing
LinkedIn profile
Bookbinding
Video games
K-pop dancing
Cooking
Driving
Travel recommendations
…
STUDENTS WANT TO SHARE…
