Team Pacific

LEWIS CLARK Junior Year at Ohio State University Father has advanced degrees in computer science, now performs computer systems management for glass company Corning, Inc Mother teaches history at Buccaneer High School, where Lewis attended Lewis has alway had both left and right brain interests He has played the clarinet since he was seven Collects Benny Goodman vinyl records He's recently gotten into jewelry-making and sells his handmade jewelry on Etsy, Carries his books in a handmade leather Etsy backpack.

THE PROBLEM Lewis is smart, but procrastinates Computer Science major, but received bad grades Rethinking what he wants to major in Financial aid for only three more years Needs to balance classes with work schedule

NEEDS, WANTS & CHALLENGES

NEEDS A visual timeline that tracks a semester-based course selection process, its trajectory, and duration of completion of related degree More detailed information on the requirements of other majors that have an affinity to his current one Information on degrees, curated to reflect other desirable options, based on his skill set + prior courses

WANT S A better way to search for classes/class content An array of options for using his prior courses as an investment in a new major Information on the kinds of jobs available for types of majors Information on how his skills can be applied beyond college, in the professional world knowledge on what kinds of work environments (e.g., technology, outdoors, urban) that careers typically involve Recent data on the kinds of jobs that are in demand, and what the paths are to get those jobs

CONCEPTUAL CHALLENGES Minimize any wasting of his prior investment of time and money in his education Adhere to monetary constraints (five year limitation to achieve his degree)

INTERFACE CHALLENGES An interface that utilizes engaging presentation of content with different options at several different levels, to provide an overview of possibilities for the current semester, a degree audit based on major, and a trajectory of majors towards career options A means to present multiple options that can be updated upon changing factor information — courses, majors, time duration in achieving, individual time constraints (work) A means to present substantial data that is not confusing

HOW MIGHT WE… design an elegant, robust interface that empowers Lewis with a menu of options through which he can re-direct his career, for the immediate semester, and for the long run? Such a tool will be able to reveal options and trajectories to achieve a major that: 1. best utilizes his prior educational investment and enables graduation in three years; 2. taps into his skill set and affinities 3. leverages his passions, lifestyle, and interests to design a map and pathway to an exciting future.

Concept

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TYPES OF QUESTIONS LIFESTYLE (urban/rural) Would you rather go on a hike in the mountains or go to a parade? Would you prefer to work for a local firm with health benefits or take a two-year gig in Tiber? OPPORTUNITY (risk/control) Would you rather go on a guided tour or participate in a scavenger hunt? You’re going to your neighborhood restaurant, do you choose your favorite dish or try something new? POLITICAL/SOCIAL CHANGE Would you rather be the President of the USA or CEO of a Fortune 500 company? Would you rather take a glamorous job at the well- known company or work for a non-profit? MONEY (flexibility/control) Would you rather have a career that allows you to exercise your passion or one that gives you financial security? Would you take a substantial pay increase at your current job or go back to school to eventually make more money? SKILLS (right brain/left brain) Do you prefer working on one project for a long time, or multiple projects that are of shorter duration? Would you rather be a cyborg or a 19th century explorer? SOCIAL (pack/solitude) On a Friday night, would you rather be having dinner with a small group of friends or hanging out in the quad for the night’s live music performance? Do you prefer working on color or group projects?

THANK YOU!