AI-Powered Product Design Challenge
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AI-Powered Product Design Challenge

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In the AI-Powered Product Design Challenge, 7th-grade students embark on an innovative journey to revolutionize everyday products by leveraging AI, guided by principles of design thinking and user needs. Through engaging entry events and hands-on portfolio activities, students explore the role of AI in enhance product functionality, conduct data-driven research, and create prototypes reflecting their AI-enhanced ideas. The project emphasizes inquiry and real-world application, challenging students to integrate technical skills, creativity, and reflection in a comprehensive learning experience.
AIProduct DesignDesign ThinkingInnovationUser NeedsPrototyping
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How might we use AI to revolutionize an everyday product, enhancing its functionality and user experience, while applying principles of design thinking and understanding user needs?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How can AI influence the design process in various everyday products?
  • What is the role of machine learning in enhancing product functionality?
  • How does understanding user needs influence product improvement and AI integration?
  • In what ways can data be collected and analyzed to augment design strategies using AI?
  • How do principles of design thinking apply to improving everyday objects with AI?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will understand the role of AI in enhancing product design and functionality.
  • Students will apply design thinking principles to identify opportunities for product improvement using AI.
  • Students will develop skills in data collection and analysis to inform design decisions.
  • Students will create and present prototypes or models that demonstrate AI-enhanced product designs.
  • Students will integrate user feedback into product design iterations to refine their solutions.

Next Generation Science Standards

NGSS.ETS1.A-MiddleSchool
Primary
Defining and Delimiting an Engineering Problem: The more precisely a design task’s criteria and constraints can be defined, the more likely it is that the designed solution will be successful.Reason: The project requires students to define criteria and constraints for using AI in design, aligning with this standard.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.7
Secondary
Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a visual, such as a flowchart, diagram, model, or visual representation of data.Reason: Students will need to integrate technical information with visual models in their projects, aligning with this standard.
CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1
Supporting
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.Reason: The project challenges students to solve complex problems using AI, reflecting this mathematical practice.

ISTE Standards for Students

ISTE.STANDARD.4
Primary
Innovative Designer: Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful, or imaginative solutions.Reason: The task involves using AI and the design process to innovate product solutions, which aligns with this ISTE standard.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Design Detective Day

Organize a scavenger hunt with QR codes hidden around the school, each directing students to a different informational video or blog post about AI's role in product design across various fields. Each stop encourages students to brainstorm and discuss how these concepts might be applied to improve products they use, integrating excitement and curiosity with authentic connections to the project goals.

AI Idea Incubator

Host a 'Dragon's Den' inspired event where students pitch their initial ideas on improving a product with AI enhancements to a panel of 'experts' who are teachers or local designers. This engaging format challenges students to think critically and creatively about practical product improvements, allowing them to explore numerous inquiry pathways through feedback and discussions.

Futuristic Product Portfolio

Invite students to create a digital portfolio envisioning a product they use daily in a future enhanced by AI. They start by documenting its current use and features, then hypothesize AI-driven improvements. This self-directed, imaginative activity directly involves students by connecting innovations to their personal experiences, stimulating interest and diverse investigative avenues.

Simulation Station

Transform the classroom into a 'simulation station' where students can interact with different AI design tools for product innovation. Providing hands-on experience with augmented reality apps or simple machine learning models offers students the chance to directly see AI's potential in real-time, sparking curiosity and linking directly to their everyday product interactions in a playful yet insightful manner.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Design Discovery Journey

In this activity, students will identify a product they use regularly and explore opportunities for AI improvements. Emphasis is on developing observation skills, critical thinking, and creative problem identification.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Choose a product you frequently use and identify its current functionality and design features.
2. Note down any common issues or challenges you experience while using the product.
3. Brainstorm with peers on how AI could address these issues by enhancing design and functionality.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed list of potential AI-enhancement opportunities for a chosen product, with initial ideas sketched or recorded.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with NGSS.ETS1.A-MiddleSchool by defining criteria and constraints for product improvement.
Activity 2

AI Insight Illustrator

Students will create an infographic or visual model that displays how AI can be applied to the chosen product's design improvements, integrating technical data and conceptual design.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research how similar products have been improved using AI technology.
2. Collect relevant data and insights that can be visually represented.
3. Use digital tools to create an infographic or model showcasing the AI enhancement ideas for your product.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA visually appealing infographic or model representing AI’s role in product design improvement.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsMeets CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.7 by integrating technical information with visual models.
Activity 3

Data Detective Diary

Students will assume the role of data analysts to gather and analyze user data, foreshadowing how AI models could leverage this data for product enhancement.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Develop a plan outlining what type of data about the product and user experience is needed.
2. Conduct surveys or interviews to collect data from peers on product usage and user needs.
3. Analyze the collected data to identify patterns or trends that inform design opportunities.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive data analysis report identifying key trends and insights on product usage and needs.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1 through data collection and analysis for problem-solving.
Activity 4

Prototype Pioneers

Students will create a basic prototype using AI design tools, applying iterative testing and feedback to refine their product idea.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Translate your AI enhancement ideas into an initial prototype using available design tools.
2. Test the prototype among a peer group, gathering feedback on design improvements and functionality.
3. Refine the prototype based on feedback, making necessary improvements and adjustments.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA refined physical or digital prototype that incorporates AI-driven enhancements, presented with justifications for each design choice.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with ISTE.STANDARD.4 by applying iterative design processes and technology to solve complex problems.
Activity 5

Future Forward Showcase

In the final activity, students present their AI-enhanced product designs to a mock audience, enhancing presentation skills and receiving final feedback and reflections.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Prepare a presentation that highlights the journey from problem identification to final product, integrating all learned skills.
2. Present your AI-driven design solution to the class or invited audience, explaining design choices and enhancements.
3. Receive and reflect on feedback, discussing possible next steps in the design process.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA compelling presentation and demonstration of the AI-enhanced product, incorporating visual aids and articulate explanations.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsEngages students in communication for design solutions, tying back to essential design thinking and technology integration standards.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

AI-Enhanced Product Design Assessment

Category 1

Problem Identification and Creative Innovation

Assessing the student's ability to identify a problem within an existing product and propose innovative AI-based solutions.
Criterion 1

Problem Definition

Clarity and depth of understanding in defining the existing product's issues.

Exemplary
4 Points

Identifies and articulates the product's existing issues with exceptional clarity, providing comprehensive understanding and background of the problem.

Proficient
3 Points

Clearly identifies and describes the product's issues, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the problem.

Developing
2 Points

Provides a basic description of the product's issues, showing emerging understanding but lacking in depth.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to define the product's issues, showing minimal understanding and clarity.

Criterion 2

Innovative Solutions

Originality and feasibility of AI-enhanced ideas proposed for product improvement.

Exemplary
4 Points

Proposes exceptionally creative and feasible AI-driven improvements, demonstrating sophisticated integration of AI potential.

Proficient
3 Points

Proposes creative and feasible AI-driven solutions, indicating a good understanding of AI integration.

Developing
2 Points

Proposes basic AI-driven solutions with limited creativity and feasibility consideration.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to propose feasible AI-based solutions, showing minimal originality and integration.

Category 2

Technical Integration and Data Analysis

Evaluating the student's ability to effectively integrate AI and analyze data to support their design decisions.
Criterion 1

Data Collection and Analysis

Effectiveness in collecting and analyzing data to inform AI-driven product design.

Exemplary
4 Points

Executes comprehensive data collection and analysis, identifying insightful patterns and trends relevant to design improvements.

Proficient
3 Points

Conducts thorough data collection and analysis, identifying useful patterns and trends to inform design decisions.

Developing
2 Points

Conducts basic data collection and analysis, identifying some relevant patterns but lacking depth.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles with data collection and analysis, providing minimal or irrelevant insights.

Criterion 2

AI Integration

Skillfulness in applying AI tools and techniques to prototype product improvements.

Exemplary
4 Points

Seamlessly integrates advanced AI tools and techniques to create a refined prototype, demonstrating innovative design application.

Proficient
3 Points

Integrates AI tools effectively to develop a workable prototype, showing clear design applications.

Developing
2 Points

Applies basic AI tools to develop a prototype, but with limited effectiveness and innovation.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to apply AI tools meaningfully in prototype development, showing minimal integration.

Category 3

Presentation and Reflection

Assessment of the student's ability to present their AI-enhanced product and reflect on the design process.
Criterion 1

Presentation Skills

Quality and clarity of presenting design solutions and showcasing AI enhancements.

Exemplary
4 Points

Delivers a compelling, clear, and well-structured presentation, effectively using visual aids and articulate explanations.

Proficient
3 Points

Presents design solutions clearly and competently, using visual aids and clear explanations.

Developing
2 Points

Presents with basic organization and clarity, but visual aids and explanations are less effective.

Beginning
1 Points

Delivers an unclear and poorly structured presentation, with minimal use of visual aids and explanations.

Criterion 2

Reflective Insights

Depth of reflection on feedback received and the design process.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides in-depth reflection with valuable insights on feedback received and future design iterations.

Proficient
3 Points

Reflects thoughtfully on feedback and identifies relevant insights for further design improvements.

Developing
2 Points

Offers basic reflection on feedback, with limited insights for future improvements.

Beginning
1 Points

Provides minimal reflection with little to no insights on feedback and further design considerations.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

Reflect on how your understanding of AI's role in product design has evolved throughout this project. What specific moments or activities contributed most to this understanding?

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Question 2

On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel about using design thinking principles to solve problems with AI?

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Question 3

What was the most challenging aspect of the design and prototyping process for you, and how did you overcome it?

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Question 4

In your opinion, what role does user feedback play in the iterative design process, and how did it influence your final product?

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Question 5

Select the AI tool or technique you found most effective in enhancing your product design and describe why you chose it.

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Options
Machine Learning Models
Augmented Reality Tools
Data Visualization Software
Other