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Author
Hannah
Subject
Community Design
Difficulty
other
Year 5/6 Design Project Designing a Better Community What is this project about? You are going to become a designer and help solve a real problem in our local community. We live in a country town: About 1 hour from the city A winery and farming region A small school (about 200 students) This means we have unique problems and needs — and you are going to design a solution! Shape The Big Question How can I design a solution that improves life in our local community? Shape
The Rural Community Design Challenge encourages students to engage creatively with their local environment by identifying specific problems and designing solutions that enhance community life. They will utilize the design thinking process, conducting research on stakeholders and exploring various categories such as community spaces, safety, environment, tourism, and connection among residents. The challenge fosters skills in empathy mapping, user research, and idea generation, culminating in the development of a functional prototype tailored to real-world needs. Additionally, students reflect on their design process, emphasizing the importance of feedback, sustainability, and practical constraints.