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🎉 Congrats! The culmination of your creative progress in the first half of the thesis process includes thesis ideation, research, concept development, and the creation of iterative prototypes.

Be prepared to showcase how these components have evolved to shape your current project, and ensure that your work reflects the valuable insights gained throughout this journey. Keep pushing forward with your creative vision!

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Thesis 1 Midterm Presentations (schedule here)

Guidelines and expectation:

1. Midterm presentations

   Midterm Grading

   Midterm Grading	30%
   Assignments	Point Matrix
   Midterm Presentation due 10/10	10
   Research Brief due 10/10	10
   Prototype Interaction due 10/10	5
   Prototype Documentation due 10/10	5

   • Double check the syllabus and cohort notion weekly pages that clearly outline the class expectations in assignment, exercises, documentation, participation and etc.
   • Note: Well integrated Interaction Design Structure into the midterm assignments is important. Provide you a starting point and ground work

   Presentation Logistic:

   • Cohort Mix: Alexander/Binna
   • Thesis 1 Midterm Presentation Schedule : Two groups, 28 students in each, 14 presenting each day.
   • leave your feedback on the shared doc. Remember, this is a reciprocal and collaborative learning environment
   • It’s going to be fast and quick. The key is to convey your project knowledge through clear communication. Please check the presentation guidance below.

2. Presentation Guidance: Midterm and Final

   ✨ Professionalism:

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   Do your part. My responsibility is to remind you of what needs to be done and provide the guidance you need.

   You can make your own decisions, but you cannot choose the consequences of those decisions.

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   • Be on time - DO NOT BE LATE for class or presentation days
   • Inform me if you need to leave early.
   • Participation is about collaboration. Reciprocal contributions are expected—provide and receive feedback, but not as a way to cover for unprepared or late work. Don’t let me catch you off guard.
   • Actions speak louder than words:
     • Complete and update your required tasks: a thoughtful process and continuous design progress are what’s expected of you in this course.
     • No late update on assignment matrix will be accepted,
     • No excuses will be accepted, as the syllabus and Cohort Notion clearly outlined.
       • except when there’s clear communication with me (though, of course, it depends on the person and the situation).
       • If you find any information or guidelines confusing, please feel free to reach out to me or point them out! I’d love to hear from you.

   These factors will impact your grading as participation.

   The learning process in a project-based approach is like a snowball—each step builds on the previous one. If you miss any parts or need support, please reach out to me ASAP.

   • “A” means exceptional work—demonstrating critical thinking, strong contextualization, thoughtful reflections applied to design practice and form, and outstanding execution.
   • I focus on process and progress rather than the results.

   Failure to exhibit these qualities may lead to not receiving the same level of respect and professionalism in return. Responsibility and accountability are essential.