This project is structured around two key frameworks--Integrated Innovation and Life’s Principles. Integrated Innovation is a model of sustainable innovation, to do so we will.

  1. Gather information about consumer demand, branding, technology, market conditions/trends, and social and environmental conditions.
  2. Learn some of the principles of natural systems that can inspire more sustainable design solutions.
  3. Define key conclusions and actionable insights and develop a comprehensive Innovation Proposal.
  4. Design the product

Phase 5 – DEVELOPING THE CONCEPT

In this phase you will select one of the three concepts developed last semester and start developing it in detail.

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Phase 6 – FINALIZING THE CONCEPT

In this phase you will start finalizing details about the product design solution, the business plan, the brand identity as well as the technical specifications.

Phase 7 – DOCUMENTATION,PRESENTATION & EXHIBITION

In this phase you will document the work done over the semester for a presentation and exhibition in the gallery on May 5, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm.