Assignment 1.2: Group Proposals

Due: Wednesday, October 7, 15:00

This assignment is a component of Milestone 1. Be sure you have reviewed that larger context for this assignment.

The goal of this assignment is to propose multiple specific problems that could form the basis of a design project for this class. The next critique session will include presenting these for feedback from peers and course staff.

Propose three specific problems that are potentially related to the course theme and could form the basis of a design project for this class.

For each problem, in one paragraph, describe the design problem and motivation. State what the problem is and why it is a problem, or describe an opportunity to enhance an existing practice or approach. Provide enough detail to convince a reader this is a difficult and interesting problem, worth spending a quarter considering.

Ensure each problem or opportunity is significantly different, not small variations on the same idea.

Ensure it is clear why each idea is potentially related to the course theme.

If there are already well-known and widely-available solutions to your idea, explain how these existing solutions fall short or suggest how you may explore a different approach.

Submission

Due: Wednesday, October 7, 15:00

Within the Drive folder for course project files:

Identify the Slides deck corresponding to this assignment for your group. The deck provides a template for this assignment. Edit the deck in-place, so that you can easily share it in critique.
Prepare a Slides deck with the following structure:

For each proposal (3 total):
- 1/2 slide: Description of the proposal.

Reminders and requirements:

Submission via Canvas is also required, in support of grading.
- Remove instruction slides and template markings from your deck before submission.
- Export a PDF of your deck, via the menu: File -> Download -> PDF Document (.pdf).
- Because groups are evolving, we have not yet created Canvas project groups. Ensure at least one member of your group individually submits, then we will ensure everybody named in the submission receives credit.
This is a group submission. Ensure your section and names of all group participants are appropriately clear.
Review and follow guidance on Clarity and Presentation.

The Drive folder for course project files is here:

https://tinyurl.com/cse440-au26

Submit via Canvas here:

https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1916801/assignments/11576730

In Class

Be prepared to discuss your three proposed ideas, including sharing your deck with peers for critique.

Grading

This assignment is worth 15 points total: 5 points for each of your three proposed ideas. We will evaluate each idea across the following criteria:

Problem and Motivation:

Describe each problem or opportunity and its motivation. Do not submit small variations on the same idea. Be clear why each idea offers at least some potential relationship to the course theme.
Novelty and Creativity:

If there are already well-known and widely-available solutions to your proposed idea, explain how these existing solutions fall short or suggest how you may explore a different approach.
Clarity and Presentation:

Present complete proposals with clear wording and organization.

Your score on this assignment counts toward Milestone 1's total of 100 points. Milestone 1 as a whole is worth 5% of the overall course grade.

Prior Samples

Samples are also intended only to illustrate a variety of approaches, and were not selected to be ideal or exemplary.