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Protothon: Designing Hands-on Learning Experiences

Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)

San Francisco, CA

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Early Bird: Participant Jun 14, 2012 $20.00 $0.00
Media & Press Jun 14, 2012 $0.00 $0.00
Volunteer: Sponsorships Jun 14, 2012 $0.00 $0.00
Volunteer: Event Organizing Jun 14, 2012 $0.00 $0.00
Volunteer: Photo/VideoGrapher Jun 14, 2012 $0.00 $0.00
Kids Over 5 and Under 18 Jun 14, 2012 $0.00 $0.00

Event Details

Raaya Design invites you to its first ever Protothon - an unusual participatory design event for hackers, creatives, tinkerers, parents and educators to design and build interactive learning products for kids.

A detailed brief and schedule will be emailed to participants prior to the event. For general FAQs please see below:

 

What is a Proto-thon?

The proto-thon is a participatory design event, where people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise will come together in teams to generate ideas, design solutions and build prototypes.


Who can attend?

Designers, Hackers, Creative Problem Solvers, Parents, Educators, Artists, Makers, Kids, Engineers, Friends and Family

Kids > 5 are allowed to this event. It will be our honor to gain from their imagination.


What skills are required?

Curiosity, Tinkering, Problem Solving, Imagination, Initiative, Teamwork and Fun


What do I need to bring?

Your own computer and phone if you will be designing and coding a software or physical product.


When is this event scheduled for?

14th June, 2012 during San Francisco Design Week


What is the duration of the event?

5.00 – 9.00 pm PST


Where is the event happening?

Design Guild, San Francisco. 427 Bryant St, San Francisc, CA 94107


Why should we attend?

To use your skills to make a difference, to learn from others, to immerse in creative problem solving and to have some fun while being part of an initiative focused on societal impact.


What will happen to all the ideas and prototypes?

This event has been created to aid children in low income segments across the world to experience learning in a hands-on, multisensory way. Winning ideas, projects and selected contributions will be made available on our website for anyone to download and use appropriately. We will also be donating physical kits and products to our partner schools to aid special need students. All work will be showcased in our permanent online gallery.


How are our ideas protected?

All work created at and submitted online will be available under the Creative Commons license


Can we participate online?

We’d love to collaborate with you in person, but if you can’t make it or if you live outside the bay area you will be able to share your ideas, feedback and contributions via our website. Updated site coming soon.

 

What food and drinks are provided?

Food and drinks will be available on payment. Small bites will be served complementary.


Can we bring our own drinks and food?

No. We want to keep the event safe for our younger participants.

 

If you have further questions, or would like to sponsor the event, partner with or speak at the event feel free to email us at reachout@raayadesign.com

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When & Where



Design Guild
427 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)


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Hosted By

Raaya Design



 

 

Raaya Design is a design and innovation consulting firm based out of San Francisco. We work with emerging and global brands to design products, services and experiences that generate new revenue streams and build strong brand relationships.

We actively engage the community in conversations and provide multiple platforms for all to participate in our research and design projects. Because we believe design is a participative movement.

Raaya Design is a supporter of Designer’s Accord and Raaya Foundation.

www.raayadesign.com