Welcoming Spaces Challenge
Registration Deadline: Friday, Nov. 4, 2022
Our physical and non-physical environments play an important role in how we interact with our surroundings. This dynamic is especially critical to student and academic success. Make an impact right here in your University community by participating in the Welcoming Spaces Challenge!
What is design thinking?
Design thinking is a human-centered problem-solving process that examines how people engage with a space or a product. It’s an iterative, hands-on approach to creating innovative solutions. Learn more.
This challenge gives student teams the opportunity to use this method as they analyze University spaces and present solutions to make them more welcoming for our campus community. Along the way, students will receive instruction from faculty member and Managing Director of Doman Studios, Cord Bowen.
Entry Requirements
- All University of Utah undergraduate students are welcome to participate
- Teams should be made up of a minimum of 2 but no more than 5 students
- Don’t have a team? We’ll assign you as available. Contact Maya Jolley for more information.
Challenge Dates
Teams will work closely with the Goff team and Cord Bowen, Managing Director of Doman Studios.
- Session One: Observational Research
Nov. 7, 2022, 4 p.m. - Session Two: Crafting Solutions
Dec. 5. 2022, 4 p.m. - Session Three: First Round Proposals
Jan. 17, 2023, 4 p.m.
Final Presentations and Awards
Finalists will present their proposals during Eccles Inclusion Week.
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023
1:30 p.m.
Prize money will be awarded to the top three teams!