Key parts of your Midterm and final evaluation: presentation that shows well reflected in research, concept and prototype process.

From Syllabus

Midterm presentations 10/8, 10

Final presentations

: Final Deliverables due Dec 14, 1pm, uploaded to Final Deliverables Directory on gdocs here

📮 Message for Midterm

📮 Message for Final

I want to hear:

1. Tell the story of your thesis progress by sharing:

   Through an analytical perspective, there are 3 big parts

   • What you've learned so far

     Emphasize the meaningful interactions you've tested, discovered, and developed that align with your project’s purpose.

   • What challenges you’re facing

   • What your next steps are

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Additional questions to guide your midterm presentation and support milestone reflection:

• When do you feel most fulfilled or happiest during your design process?
• What topics or themes do you enjoy studying and researching?
• Which aspects of your work make you feel confident and satisfied?
• Where do you encounter challenges or struggle the most? </aside>

What is good presentation?

1. Concise: Starts with a clear narrative of
   • About:
   • definitions of terms in your domains and languages
   • Background (Impetus)
   • Purpose: Concept
   • Process: research, ideation, concept development, and concept statement
   • Lessons Learned
2. Rehearse and Time Your Presentation
   1. I highly recommend running a mock presentation with friends who have never heard of your project. set your time and run your test presentation. Their feedback can help you gauge whether your storytelling and visuals effectively communicate . Additionally, there are presentation tutors available at the UC Learning Center that can assist you in refining your presentation skills.
3. Keep slides simple
4. Design slide structure and flow well!
5. Show, don't just tell: less texts more images or charts