The 3D Digital Design class, so far, has been a unique experience. From the Jump Workshops to the SketchUp lessons to the brainstorming sessions with the groups, everything has had a strong impact. The experience was about a unique creative process, innovation and merging design with business in a way that was not thought of before. I think the idea of merging a business class with a design class boosted the performance of the whole class, while it also helped widen perspectives. It didn’t just help improve problem-solving skills but also helped in building up on skills like teamwork and collective efforts.
Considering the nature of the project, it was hard to judge the direction in which the teams were heading. However, the ambiguity of the project kind of helped making the innovative process more creative. It was a challenge to be able to put each team member’s take on the direction of the project and lead the team toward a single outstanding vision. I believe the most important step to making the project come through all the way that has to this point was the extensive, yet too short brainstorming sessions. I think they really helped the groups to find their way further into the project even though the direction of it was not clear.
I think, being part of a team and creating a unique product by indulging in such an extensive thought process makes it a project worth having it carried through its completion. I am really looking forward to the ultimate result of all the efforts that the team has put in this coffee project.