Philly
This iconic Philadelphia landmark is considered a failure of material science
What is the Liberty Bell?
This founding father established Penn
Who is Benjamin Franklin
This is the first stage of the design thinking product where designers seek to understand users and their needs
What is Empathy / User Research?
This cardboard cutting tool was invented by Penn alum
What is ChompSaw?
This design firm did a design sprint in 5 days on ABC's nightline
What is IDEO?
Ths famous staircase has 72 steps and became one of the most recognizable movie locations in the world thanks to Rocky
What is the Philadelphia Museum of Art
This is Penn's mascot
What is The Quaker?
In the design thinking process, this type of question turns user insights into opportunities for brainstorming solutions
What is How Might We ...?
This is the type of 3D printing technology we have in the studio
What is FDM?
This furniture company is a case study in flat-pack, DIY design for shipping efficiency
What is IKEA?
Philadelphia is the birthplace of this frozen dessert that has nothing to do with Italy, despite its name
What is Italian ice?
This Philadelphia street runs through the middle of Penn's campus
What is Locust Walk?
Rather than interviewing only typical customers, designers often seek out this type of user to uncover unmet needs and new opportunities
What is Extreme user?
On a laser cutter file, this color line typically tells the machine to cut all the way through
What is Red?
This company became famous for redesigning everyday kitchen tools with comfortable ergonomic handles
What is OXO?
Standing at 548 feet, this Philadelphia building was the world's tallest habitable building until 1908
What is Philadelphia City Hall?
This is the name of Penn's library that looks like a castle
What is Fisher Fine Arts Library
The three pillars of evaluating a product idea are: Desirability, Feasibility, and this concept
What is Viability?
In Rhino, this command combines two or more solid objects into one
What is Boolean Union?
This company built over 5,000 prototypes before releasing its first vacuum cleaner
What is Dyson?
This Philadelphia prison once housed Al Capone and inspired prison designs around the world
What is Eastern State Penitentiary?
This annual Penn tradition involves rising seniors wear hats and carry canes and parade down the campus
What is Hey Day?
Thus is what the E in the VIDE model stands for
What is Exogenous Factors?
To create their realistic fruit lumps, Lumpy used this type of mold
What is Silicone Molds?
This famous inventor said: "People don't know what they want until you show it to them"
Who is Steve Jobs?