Step 8 Analyses of Other Groups

Group 1

  • Attention-Getters
    • The design of the arts center is very unique and eye-catching.
    • The partnership with TEDx is a great idea to draw in popular guest speakers and make the arts center multi-faceted.
    • A dedicated arts center in addition to the BPAC is a fine, valuable idea.
  • Questions
    • Where will a hexagonal and horizontal building be built near Baruch?
    • Is it designed to be an underground addendum to the BPAC?
    • How will the interior be designed in order to maximize usage of the hexagonal space?

Group 3

  • Attention-Getters
    • The name “smart alarm.”
    • The fun cartoon-like prototype sketch.
    • The collaboration with 3D printing companies like Shapeways for an “event.”
  • Questions
    • Not really sure if your idea is the smart alarm or a 3D printing event? (Same Business Model Canvas as Group 4)
    • How does a smart alarm build community if it’s for personal use and disrupts others in the library?
    • Wouldn’t smartphone connectivity for the smart alarm make for better user functionality?

Group 4

  • Attention-Getters
    • Well thought out two-part solution utilizing a dedicated 3D printing center.
    • Fun color-coded rendering of the space.
    • Collaboration with 3D printing companies to host a club contest is a great idea.
  • Questions
    • The rendering of the 3D printing station looks like it would be cramped, how big will the room be?
    • Will it be an addendum to the existing Maker Space or located somewhere else entirely?
    • What will the volunteer opportunities entail to earn more printing time?

Group 5

  • Attention-Getters
    • The fun colors of the cone that show school pride.
    • The value the parking cone will bring to commuters.
    • A simple solution for a big problem.
  • Questions
    • How exactly does this build community at Baruch?
    • How will 3D printing be incorporated?
    • Will the cones be sold or rented out in order to stop counterfeiters?

Group 6

*Step 8 was not posted to their blog page. Assuming this was the group that was split up.