Design Sprint in Partnership with GrowCo
Transform your ideas into reality in just one weekend! Design sprints are intensive, user-centered processes where teams collaborate to tackle real design challenges and bring innovative ideas to life. This immersive two-day experience will push your creative boundaries and give you practical skills you can use immediately.
What You’ll Experience
In this hands-on sprint, participants will:
- Collaborate in diverse teams to solve complex design problems using creative, structured approaches
- Master the professional design sprint methodology used by leading companies like Google, Facebook, and startups worldwide
- Build and test a functional prototype from concept to working model in just 48 hours
- Gain invaluable hands-on experience in innovation, teamwork, rapid prototyping, and user-centered problem-solving
- Network with like-minded innovators and potentially find future collaborators or co-founders
This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into entrepreneurship, design thinking, and collaborative innovation—all while creating something tangible that you can showcase in your portfolio or continue developing beyond the weekend.
Event Schedule
Friday, Nov 14th Evening Kickoff
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Team formation and introductions
- Problem definition and ideation
- Initial concept development
Saturday, Nov 15th Intensive Build Day
Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Prototype development and refinement
- User testing and feedback integration
- Final presentations and demos
Important Details
🎟️ Registration: No registration needed! Simply show up and dive in.
🚗 Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
📍 Location: Boyd Innovation Center
🍕 What’s Provided: Light refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the weekend to keep your creative energy flowing.
💼 What to Bring: Just yourself, a laptop if you have one, and an open mind ready for innovation!
Questions?
📧 Contact the Business & Career Development Center (BCDC) at bcdc@ciu.edu
Don’t miss this chance to turn ideas into reality, learn cutting-edge design methodologies, and connect with fellow innovators in your community!
