This document outlines the rules and scoring rubric for an innovation tournament. Teams are tasked with developing a new product idea or improving an existing product. They must research the idea, develop a prototype if possible, and present their pitch. The presentation will be evaluated on research, presentation quality, and idea innovation. A list of judges and teams participating in the tournament is provided. The document also provides examples of past product ideas and tips for effective brainstorming and developing personas to inspire innovation.

1. TOURNAMENT RUBRIC,
THE DIRECTOR, THE EXPERIENCE ARCHITECT
INNOVATION AND TEAMS

2. INNOVATION AND TEAMS
THE INNOVATION TOURNAMENT
▸Come up with a new product or take an existing item and
change it to make it new
▸Develop the idea and make a prototype if possible
▸Develop a presentation to pitch the idea
THE REQUIREMENTS

3. INNOVATION AND TEAMS
THE INNOVATION TOURNAMENT
▸Research & Development (1 – 5)
Did the team thoroughly research the market and the idea?
▸Presentation (1 – 5)
Did the team answer “what, why, for who and how” clearly in their pitch?
Was the idea clearly and well presented?
Was the problem they are solving, why it’s important and what it is and what it does clearly
communicated?
▸Overall Idea (1 – 5)
Is it a good idea? Is it innovative?
THE JUDGING RUBRIC

4. INNOVATION AND TEAMS
THE INNOVATION TOURNAMENT
▸Chloe
▸Wonjeong
▸Yusuf
▸Andres
▸Joie
▸Kevin
▸Alvaro
▸Daniya
▸Ricardo
▸Andrew
▸Emma
▸Katerina
▸Caitlin
▸Jenna
▸Nicole
▸Emilio
▸Jaden
▸Robert
THE TEAMS
▸Eddie
▸Karen
▸Meriam

5. THE PRODUCT
BRAINSTORMING

6. THE STROLLER SCOOTER

7. THE PING PONG DOOR

8. THE CUTTING BOARD BIRD FEEDER

9. THE PIZZA SCISSORS

10. THE DOORBELL PIANO

12. WHATCHA GOT?

13. THE ORGANIZING
PERSONAS
INNOVATION AND TEAMS

14. THE HURDLER

15. THE COLLABORATOR

16. THE DIRECTOR

17. INNOVATION AND TEAMS
THE DIRECTOR
▸Mapping out the production
▸Crafting the scenes
▸Bringing out the best in the team
▸Building chemistry
▸Getting it done

18. INNOVATION AND TEAMS
1. They give center stage to others.
2. They love
fi
nding new projects.
3. They rise to tough challenges.
4. They shoot for the moon.
5. They wield a large toolbox.
FIVE TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL DIRECTORS

19. THE BUILDING
PERSONAS
INNOVATION AND TEAMS

20. THE EXPERIENCE ARCHITECT

21. INNOVATION AND TEAMS
THE EXPERIENCE ARCHITECT
▸Focused on how individuals interact with product,
service or organization
▸Facilitates positive encounters
▸Makes the ordinary, extraordinary

22. JONY IVE

24. EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECTS FEND OFF
THE ORDINARY
WHEREVER THEY FIND
IT.

25. INNOVATION AND TEAMS
‣ Number your ideas.
‣ Build off other ideas, or consider the opposite.
‣ Remember to use the space.
‣ Stretch
fi
rst.
‣ Get physical.
SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL BRAINSTORMING

26. AS A TEAM, SUBMIT YOUR TOP THREE PRODUCT IDEAS FROM
THIS WEEK ALONG WITH A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF EACH.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK 6