It was important that the MSU Denver design team fully immerse themselves in the community of La Piedra. Staying at La Piedra for consecutive days allowed the design team to analyze investigative research processes in the community. Designers worked side-by-side with the community to implement immersive research techniques, such as focus groups, prototyping and “fly on the wall” scenarios. Designers spent the first week focusing on research methods before design production was employed.
Storytelling
Discussing prototypes at Altos de Chavón
Painting the computer lab with community
Researching for Design Analysis
Brainstorming
“In their shoes” design research
Focus groups
Game playing
Game playing with the children of La Piedra
Design Process
Focus groups
Storytelling
Fly on the wall
more brainstorming
Student sleeping quarters
Video team interviews
Infographic based on 3 weeks of research in La Piedra
Researcher: Hannah Badwan Designer + Illustrator: Laura De La Cruz Illustrator: Anthony Porche
ComUnidad La Piedra 