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SUMMARY:Design Sprint in Partnership with GrowCo
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat You’ll Experience\nIn this hands-on sprint\, participants will: \n\nCollaborate in diverse teams to solve complex design problems using creative\, structured approaches\nMaster the professional design sprint methodology used by leading companies like Google\, Facebook\, and startups worldwide\nBuild and test a functional prototype from concept to working model in just 48 hours\nGain invaluable hands-on experience in innovation\, teamwork\, rapid prototyping\, and user-centered problem-solving\nNetwork with like-minded innovators and potentially find future collaborators or co-founders\n\nThis 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. \nEvent Schedule\nFriday\, Nov 14th Evening Kickoff\nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n\nTeam formation and introductions\nProblem definition and ideation\nInitial concept development\n\nSaturday\, Nov 15th Intensive Build Day\nTime: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n\nPrototype development and refinement\nUser testing and feedback integration\nFinal presentations and demos\n\nImportant Details\n🎟️ Registration: No registration needed! Simply show up and dive in. \n🚗 Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. \n📍 Location: Boyd Innovation Center \n🍕 What’s Provided: Light refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the weekend to keep your creative energy flowing. \n💼 What to Bring: Just yourself\, a laptop if you have one\, and an open mind ready for innovation! \nQuestions?\n📧 Contact the  Business & Career Development Center (BCDC) at bcdc@ciu.edu \nDon’t miss this chance to turn ideas into reality\, learn cutting-edge design methodologies\, and connect with fellow innovators in your community!
URL:https://ciu.edu/event/design-sprint-in-partnership-with-growco/2025-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Business & Career Development Center":MAILTO:bcdc@ciu.edu
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