# Special Topics Module 1

# Research & Activity Documentation

# Gabriela Gonzalez

# Project 1

## Module 1

### This section outlines the exploration and experimentation phase of our project, detailing the steps we took to define our direction, refine our approach, and arrive at our final concept.

## Activity 1

For Activity 1, I explored each topic to gain a better understanding of what they involved, which helped me determine which path I wanted to pursue.

## Activity 2

This section outlines our work for Activity 2 and explains how it led to the ideation and brainstorming of our project ideas.

## Workshop 1

These workshops were conducted in class to help refine our ideas and strengthen our ideation process, allowing us to identify and address any gaps in our thinking.

## Action Research

This workshop focused on developing effective research methods specific to this course and demonstrated how strong research practices can support ideation, clarify direction, and help refine concepts throughout the design process.

## Workshop 2

This workshop introduced us to VR and AR equipment from the MacTach, including how to use the tools properly and the care and handling required if we chose to incorporate them into our project.

## Executive Function

This workshop highlighted the potential of VR and sparked our interest in possibly adapting our concept to focus more heavily on a VR-based experience.

# Project 1

## Project Concept

This is our rough final product for the idea we're considering going with.

## Testing Action Research

This section outlines how we conducted our research and translated it into actionable insights. For my individual contribution, the research was divided evenly among the group, and I was responsible for one half of the overall research process.

## Research Reflection

After completing this research, we identified several gaps in our initial concept and realized that our idea required further refinement. This action research encouraged us to think more critically and intentionally about our project, helping us clarify our concept, define our goals, and better understand what we wanted to achieve in the upcoming phases of the project.

## Next Steps

As our next step, we plan to gather additional feedback to help us make a final decision on which direction to pursue—whether to continue developing the nutrition lab concept or pivot further toward a VR-based experience. As mentioned earlier, we were particularly drawn to VR due to its immersive qualities and the engaging experience it offers. While the technology has evolved since its initial introduction, it is still relatively new and presents exciting opportunities for exploration. Moving forward, we will assess both directions based on feasibility, time constraints, and available resources. With the remaining three months of the semester in mind, our goal is to choose a path that allows us to successfully develop either a semi-functional or fully working prototype within the project timeline.

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