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BEIJING
http://globalworkplacestudio-beijing.blogspot.com/search/label/team%20video
HYDERABAD
http://globalworkplacestudio-hyderabad.blogspot.com/search/label/team%20video
LONDON
http://globalworkplacestudio-london.blogspot.com/search/label/team%20video
SAO PAULO
http://globalworkplacestudio-saopaulo.blogspot.com/search/label/team%20video
TOKYO
http://globalworkplacestudio-tokyo.blogspot.com/search/label/team%20video
Hello Students! Congratulations on your first successful step in beginning the design process for the Workplace of the Future. The IA team enjoyed reviewing each of your videos and learning from you! Thank you for putting time and effort into these presentations. Your mentors will be providing more specific feedback to each video, but we would like to provide positive feedback as well as areas for improvement to the teams as a whole. In general, we found the presentations to be thorough, thoughtful, and relevant to the design problem at hand. It was great to see each team member equally present during the final presentation and to get a sense of your personalities and presentation styles. These videos also served as a point of reference for your individual experience and skills with graphics, research compilation, and ability to work as part of a team. The Infographics specifically were an effective tool in communicating the research while expressing personal design style, and the graphics themselves were impressive too!
ReplyDeleteA few things to keep in mind in the future:
1. Practice makes perfect. While some of you are clearly comfortable in front of a camera/audience, others seemed a little uneasy… and that’s to be expected! Even professionals with years of experience can struggle with public speaking. However if you know you struggle, please consider it as an opportunity for improvement which will only strengthen your credentials as a young professional. Try practicing out loud – in front of your roommate, a peer, your dog. It may feel silly but will always pay off! And remember, design presentations are often informal and conversational. No need to memorize a script; memorize the information instead. When you know something inside and out, scripting each word is not necessary. You’ll be more comfortable and engaged, and so will your client!
2. Consider Relevancy. Kudos to each of you for finding relevant topics which will help to inform your final design solutions. It was great to see such strong concepts consistent through each team’s presentation as well as unique topics specific to some regions. However, it is critical not only to find the research but to share how it relates (or could relate) to design. For instance, it’s important to know the age groups prevalent in a particular region. But WHY does it matter and HOW does it apply to the design problem? How do those age groups relate to the workforce and what the current and projected workplace trends are? Try taking your research a step further; you’ll be surprised where simple facts could take you with just a little more exploration.
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ReplyDelete3. Think of your presentation thoughtfully. Consider all of the information that you need to present and work to “fit the puzzle pieces together.” Even simple information, such as your school, program and class, should be strategically placed so that you are not repeating information several times. Teams that led with the class information left their presentation open for more fluid transitions from topic to topic. Another successful approach occurred with teams integrated their Infographics and included carefully-planned back-drops. If you know beforehand that you will not be taking advantage of a green screen, then leave it out of your presentation. Since it is common knowledge how a green screen is used to create effects, it can be distracting to see just the backdrop, making the final product feel somewhat unfinished. It just goes to show how one small detail can dramatically impact a presentation – from graphics, to organization, attire, voice inflection, and facial expressions. No matter how good the information, always keep in mind that delivery of that information is just as significant.
4. Portray teamwork. Even if you individually focused on an aspect of the team effort, avoid using “I” during a presentation in which all team members are involved. It runs the risk of sounding disjointed. Instead, try embracing the team. After all, each individual is representative of the team as a whole. It is not important who gathered what information. From the client’s perspective, it’s more important that the best solution is delivered.
We cannot wait to see the next deliverable! This studio is off to a great start. Best of luck as you begin the next phase.