Design Cycle

Global Innovation Field Trip and the Bioreactor

A presentation about the design cycle and how I used it to move Mezzacello from simple to complex systems.

The Design Cycle

Installing a New Solar Array in Photos

A photo essay on installing a complete solar array atop a roof. Tomorrow I will finish wiring it all up and batteries.

Project Renewables Arts and Craft
A View of the solar arrays from atop the trash bin behind Mezzacello.

Design Challenge: DIY Chicken Feeder & Waterer

Students must find a way to combine three simple items to create an efficient way to feed and water animals.

Design Challenge: Duct Tape Trivia

In this duct tape design challenge, students must resaerch and create a solution using duct tape and data. No ducks harmed!

Design Challenge: Reframe a Problem

In this design challenge we pretend to be encountering an elephant blind. How does the way we look at a problem change us?

Activity: Understanding Emotions, Fear and Confidence

In this activity we will discuss fear, failure, and confidence and create a fable.