Prompt

Feedback is a crucial step in the design process. It exposes you to new ideas, methods, and techniques for developing your ideas further. Continuous feedback throughout the design process also creates a collaborative studio culture, where ideas are shared across projects, which leads to more exciting, developed, and innovative ideas!

Instructions

In this assignment, you will review the concept statements, sketches, and prototypes posted by your peers in Response Tab of this assignment and provide feedback to three teams. 

You and your peers will consider this feedback as your teams decide how to proceed with their final project. Be thoughtful in your feedback, and refer to the guide below when giving feedback to your peers:

** What to Offer Feedback On

1. Do the prototypes and sketches reinforce the group's concept statement? Do the physical ideas accomplish the project goal? If yes, how so? If not, how might they better accomplish this goal? 
2. Does the project encourage play that involves both adults and children? If not, how could the project better accommodate one of these groups?  
3. Does the design language (i.e. shapes, colors, materials being used) encourage a playful environment for 3-5 year olds? 
4. Do you have any suggestions on materials, joinery techniques, or assembly methos that might be suitable for this design? 
   
   

How to Give Useful Feedback

Feedback should never have mean intentions! You can be positive and critical at the same time.

Be as specific as you can.

What kind of feedback would you find helpful if it were your project? Try to give the type of feedback that you would like to receive.

Always elaborate with WHY. Instead of just saying, "your idea is great," explain what part of their project you like, and why you think it is interesting.

Ask questions! If something doesn't make sense to you, ask a question about that part of the project or idea. This is a great method for getting someone to think about new ideas, different perspectives, and new approaches.