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Engage in a hands-on creative design challenge that involves preparing an instruction manual and constructing a design based on it. Participants will have two pieces of paper: one for creating a design and another for writing instructions. After five minutes of design preparation, instruction manuals will be exchanged across the room. Using the provided instructions, participants will reconstruct the design within three minutes. This exercise emphasizes clarity in communication, effective presentation of instructions, and the importance of following directions accurately.
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Preparation • Please have two pieces of paper. • Create a design using one piece of paper. • Write down how to create the design using the other piece of paper. • Five minutes to complete exercise.
Testing • Hiding your creation, exchange your instruction manual with someone across the room. • From your newly acquired manual, construct the design based on the instructions given – do not assume anything. • Three minutes are available for construction.
Results • Find the person with whom you exchanged projects. • Compare original design with new constructed design. • How did you do?
General Guidelines • Analyze your audience • Plan for safety • Use lots of figures and diagrams • Number the instructions (be sure to present in chronological order) • Use the imperative mood • Include an overview
Checklist • Are the instructions matched to the skill level of the audience? • Is the overall process and purpose described? • Are all theories and principles explained? • Are all of the steps listed (and in correct order)? • Are all of the materials listed?
Checklist • Is a budget included? • Is a schedule / timeline included? • Are there lots of illustrations and examples? • Are references for further information or assistance provided?