NuVu brings creative education to students around the world.

Our Core

Mission

Introductions

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An Ode to Cardboard

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Mechanisms

Make & Chat!

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Joselyn McDonald

Head of Teacher Experience

A Carnegie Mellon University grad, Joselyn's exp. is in design+human-comp interaction.

Kate James

Head of Product Experience

A HGSE alumnus, Kate has years of experience developing creative learning experiences.

Moderator

Host

Name

Position

School/Organization

Last thing you made with cardboard!

Introductions via Chat

Introductions

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An Ode to Cardboard

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Mechanisms

Make & Chat!

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All I want for Christmas is... a really big cardboard box

HIGH-FIDELITY

LOW-FIDELITY

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We usually think of cardboard as a material for low-fi prototypes. It is cheap and easy to try ideas out with.

DYSON VACUUM

Low-Fi

High-Fi

James Dyson spent 5 years developing 5,127 prototypes for the G-Force vacuum. Many of those in the early stages were made out of cardboard.

When we use cardboard for low-fidelity prototypes, it is usually to experiment with and show forms and basic functionality.



In this way, the cardboard designs serve as a testing ground, with the intention of the designer to move into other materials in further iterations.

LOW-FIDELITY

Mindfulness Eating Kit

Low-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

Drawing Machine

Low-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

Wearable Performance Piece

Low-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

HIGH-FIDELITY

LOW-FIDELITY

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In some cases, though, cardboard can be a high-fi material, where more advanced building methods and mechanisms can be used

In higher-fidelity cardboard models, the pieces might be laser cut, and other materials might be introduced to work with the cardboard pieces (including motors/ electronics). There is careful design and construction in these models.

Prototype One

Prototype Two

Prototype Three

CARDBOARD ITERATION

COOL CARDBOARD PROTOTYPES

Illumination Studio

COOL CARDBOARD PROTOTYPES

Deep Se Bots Studio

COOL CARDBOARD PROTOTYPES

Responsive Architecture Studio

COOL CARDBOARD PROTOTYPES

Transitopia Studio

COOL CARDBOARD PROTOTYPES

Transitopia Studio

Introductions

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An Ode to Cardboard

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Mechanisms

Make & Chat!

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CARDBOARD TECHNIQUES: SHAPING

Bending

Scoring

Curving

Faceting

Layering

Hinging

CARDBOARD TECHNIQUES: JOINERY

Brads

Flanges

Brace

Skewer

Bend

Hinge

Slots

Butt Joint

Don't Drop the Ball!

GEARS

SCISSOR

SLIDER

RAMP

PULLEY

TENTACLE

SPINNER

CLAW

ADVANCED CARDBOARD TECHNIQUES

Precedents in the world of art and design

Designer Frank Gehry's "Wiggle Chair, 1972"

FlexibleLove Chair by Chishen Chiu, Taiwan

Melbourne-based artist Greg Olijnyk sculpts mechanistic figurines and architecture completely out of cardboard.

Japanese artist Monami Ohno's cardboard designs

Also from Japan, Aidakko Shishou makes functional cardboard wearables and weaponry.

Artist Tom Burckhardt spent 8 months recreating his entire artist studio out of cardboard

Introductions

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An Ode to Cardboard

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Mechanisms

Make & Chat!

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Make

If you have materials and want to give one of these mechanisms a try, we'd love to see what you make!

& Chat

How have you used cardboard in your classroom?

Did we miss any cool cardboard techniques that you know about?

SHARE YOUR WORK!

Curious to learn more? Reach out to our team at nuvux@nuvustudio.org

Thank you!

NuVu brings creative education to students around the world.

Our Core

Mission

Introductions

1

Approaches to Prototyping

2

The Nuts & Bolts

Make & Chat!

3

4

Joselyn McDonald

Head of Teacher Experience

A Carnegie Mellon University grad, Joselyn's exp. is in design+human-comp interaction.

Paula Garza Gonzalez

Creative Learning Expert

Paula brings a unique design-ed background with a BArch from Stanford and MEd from Harvard.

Kate James

Head of Product Experience

A HGSE alumnus, Kate has years of experience developing creative learning experiences.

Ryan Ferguson

Head of Content

Ryan is an interdisciplinary designer with a MID from RISD.

Moderators

Hosts

ACTIVITY MATERIALS

Cardboard

Metal Ruler

Pencil 

Markers 

Cutting Blade

Hot Glue Gun

Fasteners 

Paper

Name

Position

School/Organization

Last thing you made with cardboard!

Introductions via Chat

Introductions

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Approaches to Prototyping

2

The Nuts & Bolts

Make & Chat!

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PROTOTYPING...

WHAT IS IT?

“Prototyping is the tangible creation of artifacts at various levels of resolution, for development and testing of ideas within design teams and with clients and users.”

SOURCE:

Universal Methods of Design

Quickly test and validate assumptions

Communicate design intent with others

Assess form, materials, ergonomics

Collect feedback from end users

WHY DO WE PROTOTYPE?

LOW-FIDELITY

HIGH-FIDELITY

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LOW-FI VS HIGH-FI

Low-Fi

High-Fi

James Dyson, founder of the Dyson Vacuum company, spent 5 years developing 5,127 prototypes for the G-Force vacuum, the world’s first vacuum to utilize cyclonic separation.

SOURCE: www.jamesdysonfoundation.co.uk

NUVU STUDENT EXAMPLE

Low-Cost Mask Testing Device

Low-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

NUVU STUDENT EXAMPLE

"Mindfulness Eating Kit"

Low-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

NUVU STUDENT EXAMPLE

"DNA Discovery"

Low-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

NUVU STUDENT EXAMPLE

"Extendable Garage"

Low-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

Low-Fidelity Prototypes

High-Fidelity Prototypes

Easy and fast to make

Low Cost

No special equipment needed

Can look rough-and-ready

Harder to simulate functionality

Hard to visualize aesthetics

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Great-Looking

Good for showcasing a finalized concept

Helps with "buy-in" from stakeholders

Harder/slower to produce

Higher cost

Specialty equipment / materials may be needed

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CONVERGENT

THINKING

DIVERGENT

THINKING

vs

CONVERGENT VS DIVERGENT THINKING

Prompt:

Design a cow mug...

CONVERGENT PROTOTYPING

"GloFlo"

DIVERGENT PROTOTYPING

"Patch"

Convergent Thinking

Divergent Thinking

Leads to more feasible solutions

Allows students to go "deeper" into making

Seeks to answer questions

Risk of confirmation bias

Limited creativity and innovation

Can miss out on alternative solutions

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Encourages "Out-of-the-box" ideas

Creates more opportunity for discovery

Helps students overcome bias towards "favorite" ideas

Not all ideas will be feasible

Can be overwhelming

Takes time to produce several prototypes

VS

Introductions

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Approaches to Prototyping

2

The Nuts & Bolts

Make & Chat!

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LO-FI

MATERIALS

• Corrugated Cardboard
• Chipboard
• Bristol Paper
• Dowels
• Rubber bands
• Pipe Cleaners
• Straws
• Cardboard Tubes
• Popsicle Sticks
• Brass Brads

LO-FI

ATTCHMENT

METHODS

• Masking Tape
• Painter’s Tape
• Hot Glue
• Sobo/Tacky Glue
• Paper Clips

LO-FI

TOOLS

• Box Cutter
• Cutting Mat (Self-Healing)
• Metal Ruler 
• Scissors
• Speed Square
• T-Square
• 123 Blocks
• Canary Cutter

CARDBOARD TECHNIQUES: CUTTING

Straight

Curves

CARDBOARD TECHNIQUES: SHAPING

Bending

Scoring

Curving

Faceting

Layering

Hinging

CARDBOARD TECHNIQUES: JOINERY

Brads

Flanges

Brace

Skewer

Bend

Hinge

Slots

Butt Joint

COOL CARDBOARD PROTOTYPES

Deep Sea Bots Studio

COOL CARDBOARD PROTOTYPES

Responsive Architecture Studio

Introductions

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Approaches to Prototyping

2

The Nuts & Bolts

Make & Chat!

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HANDS-ON ACTIVITY (15 MIN)

PlayScape Mix-n-Match

On the following slide, you will see two lists: one of shapes, and one of action words. You will choose one item from each list, and create a design for a novel playground feature based on their combination.

For example, one might choose the "heart" shape and "climb", and come up with a design like this --->

Note: Use whatever material you have available: cardboard, some junk mail, tape, etc. This is meant to be fast and generative, not focused on quality construction!

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY (15 MIN)

• Climb
• Hang
• Swing
• Launch
• Sink
• Spin
• Slide
• Trace
• Drop

• Converse
• Traverse
• Roll
• Spiral
• Retreat
• Amplify
• Instigate
• Relay
• Sprint

SHARE YOUR WORK!

Upcoming Event -

Now Enrolling!

NuVuX Innovation Camp for Educators

• 2.5 day immersive learning experience
• Guidance from team of experts on design pedagogy
• Equipment, tools, materials and supplies
• Snacks and Celebration!

https://nuvux.nuvustudio.com/innovation-camp-summer-2024

June 24 - 26, 2024

Curious to learn more? Reach out to our team at nuvux@nuvustudio.org

Thank you!

NuVu brings creative education to students around the world.

Our Core

Mission

Introductions

1

Creative Pedagogy Models

2

Prompts and Discussion

3

Joselyn McDonald

Head of Teacher Experience

A Carnegie Mellon University grad, Joselyn's exp. is in design+human-comp interaction.

Saba Ghole

Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer

Saba is an MIT grad, an architectural/urban designer, and edtech entrepreneur.

Paula Garza Gonzales

Creative Learning Expert

Paula brings a unique design-ed background with a BArch from Stanford and MEd from Harvard.

Kate James

Head of Product Experience

A HGSE alumnus, Kate has years of experience developing creative learning experiences.

Ryan Ferguson

Head of Content

Ryan is an interdisciplinary designer with a MID from RISD.

Moderators

Hosts

Name

Position

School/Organization

Something you've made that you're proud of!

Introductions via Chat

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Introductions

Creative Pedagogy Models

Prompts and Discussion

Project Based Learning

Project-based learning (PBL) is an educational approach that focuses on students actively engaging in real-world, meaningful projects to develop skills and knowledge.

Engaging kids in hands-on extensions of their classroom curriculum

Source: Buck Institute for Learning

Known for...

Project Based Learning

Inquiry and Exploration: Promotes curiosity through the completion of a project

Problem-Solving Skills: Develops critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Authentic Assessment: Emphasizes assessment through project outcomes rather than traditional tests.

Cross-Disciplinary Integration: Integrates multiple subjects to solve complex, interdisciplinary problems.

Student Engagement: Enhances student motivation and engagement through hands-on, meaningful projects.

Source: EIE.org

Have you worked with Project Based Learning?

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STEAM pedagogy integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics into an interdisciplinary educational approach, fostering interdisciplinary learning that emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and real-world applications.

Exposing kids to a specific 21st-century set of disciplines

STEAM

Known for...

Source: Marques et al.

STEAM

Interdisciplinary Integration: Integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to provide a holistic learning experience.

Hands-On Learning: Emphasizes experiential and project-based learning, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts in practical contexts.

Problem-Based Approach: Focuses on solving real-world problems, fostering critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Inquiry and Exploration: Promotes curiosity and self-directed inquiry, inspiring a love for discovery and learning.

Cross-Curricular Connections: Highlights connections between different subjects, showcasing the interconnectedness of knowledge.

Source: Instructables

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'Design thinking', is an approach to problem solving that emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and an iterative process to address complex human-centered challenges.

Source: d.school Executive Education

Design Thinking

Known for...

Strategies to develop empathy for end users

Post-it notes! (for data synthesis)

Design Thinking

Empathy-Centered Approach: Prioritizes understanding and empathizing with end-users to uncover insights and needs.

Iterative Problem-Solving: Embraces an iterative process involving prototyping and testing to refine solutions.

Human-Centered Design: Focuses on designing solutions that directly address the needs and experiences of the end-users.

Bias Toward Action: Promotes taking tangible actions and creating prototypes early in the design process.

Mindful of Ambiguity: Acknowledges and embraces uncertainty and ambiguity as inherent parts of the design process.

Source: Stanford d. School

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NuVu Creative Design Process

NuVu Innovation School's pedagogy is characterized by a studio-based model that immerses students in hands-on, collaborative projects addressing real-world problems.

Known for...

Studio Culture

Open-ended Projects

Pink!

The NuVuX Pedagogy is the creative process used to create an educational experience. It is a non-linear framework that challenges students and teachers to research, question, create, and iterate on meaningful topics through hands-on projects. NuVuX is the engine that powers this style of learning.

NuVu Creative Design Process

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Promotes collaboration among students to tackle complex challenges.

Real-World Problem Solving: Focuses on projects that address authentic, real-world issues to enhance practical skills.

Creativity and Innovation: Cultivates a culture that fosters creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking.

Project-Based Approach: Emphasizes learning through projects, encouraging active exploration and experimentation.

Design Thinking Principles: Integrates design thinking principles to guide the iterative problem-solving process.

Source: NuVuX

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What do these pedagogy models have in common?

Making the content real (real scenario)

What do these pedagogy models have in common?

Making the content real (real scenario)

Creating an opportunity for Applied Learning - practice skills

What do these pedagogy models have in common?

Making the content real (real scenario)

Creating an opportunity for Applied Learning - practice skills

Hands-on components

What do these pedagogy models have in common?

Making the content real (real scenario)

Creating an opportunity for Applied Learning - practice skills

Hands-on components

Increasing student engagement

What do these pedagogy models have in common?

What do these pedagogy models have in common?

Making the content real (real scenario)

Creating an opportunity for Applied Learning - practice skills

Hands-on components

Increasing student engagement

Utilization of Feedback

These pedagogies can combine in interesting ways...

PBL Unit focused on

the research question

"how did this penguin end up so off-course?"

NuVuX custom bioplastics studio that builds on the PBL unit where students create alternatives to commercial fishing nets

These pedagogies can combine in interesting ways...

Futurecity curriculum: A STEAM unit run in middle schools worldwide

Design Thinking: using empathy as a leading principle for an envisioned client

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Creative Pedagogy Models

Prompts and Discussion

To participate in the conversation...

In Zoom, click Reactions -> Raise Hand

Discussion Question 2:

What were some of the challenges you encountered using a creative pedagogy model?

If you're using one of these models in your classroom, can you describe it in action? What made it effective?

Discussion Question 1:

Discussion Question 2:

What were some of the challenges you encountered using a creative pedagogy model?

How can K-12 schools, districts and organizations create a culture that values and supports creative education practices?

Discussion Question 3:

How do you balance the need for standardized assessment with the desire to foster creativity and innovation in the classroom?

Discussion Question 4:

Upcoming Event -

Now Enrolling!

NuVuX Innovation Camp for Educators

• 2.5 day immersive learning experience
• Guidance from team of experts on design pedagogy
• Equipment, tools, materials and supplies
• Snacks and Celebration!

https://nuvux.nuvustudio.com/innovation-camp-summer-2024

June 24 - 26, 2024

Curious to learn more? Reach out to our team at nuvux@nuvustudio.org

Thank you!