Task:
Create a user persona and empathy map based on a brief user interview (you can interview a friend or family member about a daily app they use).

Submission Format:
PDF or presentation slides

Evaluation Criteria:
Clarity, accuracy, user-centered insights

Task:
Choose an app you use regularly. Identify 3 UX strengths and 3 weaknesses using a user-centered design lens.

Submission Format:
PDF or Google Doc (300–500 words)

Evaluation Criteria:
Insightfulness, alignment with UCD principles

Task:
Customize your final garment with one embellishment technique and photograph it styled for presentation.

Submission Format:
Photos and a brief (100-word) styling description

Evaluation Criteria:
Creativity, technical application, presentation

Task:
Sew a basic sleeveless top using your drafted pattern. Submit photos of the process and final result.

Submission Format:
Photo series or short video walkthrough

Evaluation Criteria:
Clean finish, following design, construction quality

Task:
Create a paper pattern for a simple sleeveless top. Include markings for seams, darts, and grainlines.

Submission Format:
Photographs or scan of physical pattern

Evaluation Criteria:
Accuracy, clarity, labeling

Task:
Sketch one original garment design. Annotate key measurements and fabric choices.

Submission Format:
Scanned sketch or digital illustration in PDF

Evaluation Criteria:
Clarity, creativity, proportion accuracy

Task:
Create a visual collage of 5 handcrafted garments you find inspiring. Include brief notes about what makes each one unique.

Submission Format:
PDF or image board

Evaluation Criteria:
Design diversity, clarity of notes, inspiration relevance