2. Workshop Overview
In this workshop, we will create purpose statements for our network
through writing, speed dating, and making. We will begin by jotting
down ideas that will be visualized during dates. We will refine writing
in response to what is made.
5. METHOD 1
Speed dating
Speed dating as a design activity, is similar
to the familiar social process. In design, it is
a method for talking and exchanging ideas
with each other, moving from one person to
another, for a certain amount of time.
6. Here are some main points to remember:
- Be patient and listen
- Speak clearly
- Be open to new ideas
7. METHOD 2
Rapid modeling
It is a method to visualize your ideas, quickly
and intuitively using basic everyday items,
as way to express and discuss each others
concepts.
8. Here are some main points to remember:
- Interpret through making
- Don’t be hypercritical of what you make,
just express yourself
- The more creative the better
10. Gather Materials
Gather a few modeling and
diagramming supplies from
around your house/studio.
These wil be used for modeling
during your speed date.
Suggested items include: paper,
markers, tape, tinfoil, etc.
11. Skype Setup
Since we will be using skype to
communicate during our speed dates
you will need to make sure to:
+ Sign into Skype
+ heck your schedule to find your
C
dates and their Skype User Names
+
Add those User Names to your
Contacts in Skype
12. Complete Quick Writing
You will be creating a draft Purpose
Statement for our network. You will need
to complete the quick writing exercise
shown within the instruction page.
The responses to these questions will be
used during your speed date.
13. DURING THE DURING THE
WORKSHOP WORKSHOP
SPEED MODEL-
DATING ING
14. In each of your three speed
dates you will:
1. TRADE: Trade answers from a part of your quick writing
exercise.
(Trade by copying your response in the Skype message
feature of your video call.)
2. MODEL: Interpret your date’s response by modeling and
diagramming with your toolkit.
3. DISCUSS: Show your date what you made and discuss.
15. If you are unsure of when or who you
have speed dates with please consult
your personal schedule or contact the
proposium remote liason through Skype.
17. + Look at the notes you took during
each date.
+ Refine your writing based on the
feedback, and the modeling exercises.
+ Upload a proposed name for our
network and a finalized purpose
statement in the comment box on the
website.
18. QUICK WRITING
TIPS BEFORE
WORKSHOP
QUICK
WRITING
When your writing keep these things in mind...
A Purpose Statement is a declaration of intent
that provides clarity, focus, and inspiration.
+ Be concise.
+ Create Something inspirational.
19. SPEED DATING
TIPS DURING THE
WORKSHOP
SPEED
DATING
When your speed dating keep these things in mind...
Speed Dating is a series of consecutive dates
to quickly discuss and exchange ideas with
various people .
+ Be patient and listen.
+ Speak clearly.
+ Be open to new ideas.
20. MODELING
TIPS DURING THE
WORKSHOP
MODEL-
ING
When your rapid modeling diagramming keep
these things in mind...
Rapid modeling diagramming is a method to visualize
your ideas, quickly and intuitively using basic everyday
items, as way to express and discuss each others concepts.
+ Interpret through making.
+ Don’t be hypercritical of what you make,
just express yourself.
+ The more creative the better.
21. Meet your first date
Exchange and discuss
your written response
with your date.
22. TRADE: Trade answers from
a part of your quick writing
exercise by copying your
response in the Skype message
feature of your video call.
23. MODEL: Interpret your date’s response by
modeling and diagramming with your toolkit.
