This class is a quick and powerful introduction to the design thinking methods and mindsets – ideal for anyone who is curious about design thinking.
In this fast-paced session, we will take a common experience and redesign it completely. Get ready to get your hands dirty!
Spatial Hotdish is a friendly, team-based map mashup ‘competition’ combining people from the web development and “traditional GIS“ communities in the Twin Cities. Think Iron Chef with a geospatial (and Minnesota) twist! Work on a team to create a browser-based spatial data visualization using data that you find and a few last-minute secret ingredients.
We’re intentionally bringing together folks who may otherwise not work together. “I don’t have any experience with GIS data/programming”, you say? No problem! We’ll provide a ready-made list of tools and data sources for you to use. Or, bring some of your own data to map and show. It’s a short event and no fancy or polished results are expected.
A social gathering at a nearby establishment will follow the event.
The size and number of teams are limited, so register quickly if you are interested! (Spaces will be allocated based on time of registration, but there will be some moderation to ensure participation from both communities and a balance within teams.)
April 28Thinkers & Makers is hosting 6th Strategy for Good Workshop. This workshop will pair non-profit and small business leaders with brand, media and marketing strategists from all around the Twin Cities.
At this workshop, teams will have time to address strategic and marketing issues in their organizations, brainstorm, and create solutions. Topics to tackle throughout the morning will range from social media initiatives to broader questions about brand awareness and marketing strategy.
Creative Commons photo by Flickr user Double–M
