Concept
Thesis
WHAT WE ARE DOING
WHY WE ARE DOING IT
collaboratively writing a project thesis statement and developing a project name
as the first activity with your new partner, this will unify your concepts and direct your future work
When writing an essay, a thesis statement is a sentence that states the topic and purpose of your writing. A good thesis statement will direct the structure of your essay and will allow your reader to understand the ideas you will discuss within your paper.
A thesis statement for a creative project serves a similar purpose. This statement will guide your research and prototyping throughout the creative process.
EXAMPLE PROJECT THESIS
The Ascendoskeleton is an exohand that assists users in the climbing of vertical surfaces such as cliffs and trees through the use of velco-like metal claws. The Ascendoskeleton is inspired by the climbing abilities of spider legs.
Ascendoskeleton
EXAMPLE PROJECT THESIS
WaterWear is a rain collection and storage device that is designed for a future of extreme water scarcity due to climate change. The device is worn on the body at all times so water can always be collected when available and used when needed.
WaterWear
CYBORG THESIS QUESTIONS
What is it?
How does it work?
What inspired the design?
Why is it needed?
Answer the most important of these questions for your specific project.
Speak in the "third person". Do not use the words "I" or "you" in your thesis statement.
As the first time working with your new partner, you will need to compromise and negotiate.
PROJECT NAME GENERATOR
It is easier to write a thesis statement for your project once you have chosen a project name.
Here is one technique for coming up with many name options to choose from.
Project Theme 1
Project Theme 2
Possible Project Names
Water
Hydro
Liquid
Rain
Dry
Pack
Collector
Wear
Camel
Suit
Water Pack
Water Wear
Water Suit
Hydro Wear
Hydro Pack
Rain Collector
Rain Camel
Rain Wear
Defining the thesis of your project is an important step. It may take multiple drafts to get it right. This thesis can evolve over the course of the design process. Ask others to critique your words.
The Climbclaw is an attachment that helps users in climbing things like spiderman. It is made out of cardboard and has spikes.
exohand
what
things?
what would the final materials be?
Description
A concept thesis is an important step in starting a collaborative partner project. We will use this time to combine ideas and arrive at the conceptual directions of our projects.
Instructions
Start by sharing the ideas that each partner brought to the brainstorming and what conclusions we arrived at by the end of the session. Take time to figure out shared interests and begin to draft both a project name and a thesis statement of what you will build.
Deliverables
At the end of this activity, each partnership should have a draft of a project name and a draft of a project concept thesis.