In this ambitious two-day challenge, you will work in teams to design a site-specific installation to prioritize the welfare and enjoyment of children in Central Square.

CHALLENGE:

Final Project Expectations

Your project should aim to improve quality of life for kids in Central Square in a specific and meaningful way

Your project must be exciting and welcoming to kids!

Your project should be a scale-model prototype

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Design Process

Site: A Snapshot

• Vibrant area of universities, tech companies, small businesses
• Diverse population
• New high-density housing mixed with single family homes
• Nearby schools and playgrounds

Central Square:

Client: A Snapshot

Kids in Central Square...

"If I could transport all the children in the world to a single city, I would transport them to a city that considers the everyday lived experiences of children as a vital component of a thriving and successful society. One which aims to provide children with the richness of outdoor play, social interaction, and a sense of belonging to their communities as a right of every child." (Natalia Krysiak, Founder of Cities for Play)

Client: A Snapshot

Kids in Central Square...

Photos of kids in Central Square

SCHEDULE

Intro to Challenge

Site and User Research

Precedent Review

Brainstorming

Group Formation

Sketching + Planning

1:00

1:10

1:40

2:00

2:30

2:40

Saturday

9:00

10:00

10:30

12:00

1:00

2:00

Prototyping

Quick Feedback

Final Models

Lunch Break

Final Showcase Prep

Final Showcase

Sunday