Friend FinderDiscovery & Communication
Deventer 130th August 2012
Brought to you by:Alexander Macintosh Hao YangNugroho D Prasetyo Aditya DeshmukhMaria Kelepera Min ZhiJu Yoon Kang
Overview
Introduction Acculturation Objectives Product Group Process Questions
Background
Experience(Perception
)
CultureLanguage
InterestField
Sympathy
Acculturation Objectives• Human Relationship & Convenience
- To make it easier for international students to nurture friendships on the TU Delft campus
• Comfort in navigationTo give students a simple method of navigating around campus to meet up with friends
Product Concept
Group ProcessDiscuss
Experiences & Problems
Discuss Product
Ideas
Identify Member
Skills
Identify Key Needs
Clarify Objectives
Discussion
Objectives Definition
Group Process
Discuss Product
Ideas
Confirm Product Concept
Divide Tasks
DevelopProduct Concept
Final Product
Concept Development
Discussion
• Round table discussion member by member• Appointed moderator to record contributions• Discussion of each idea on the list• Moderator also serves to:– Clarify members responses– Maintain focus and direction of the discussion
Objectives Definition
• Group issues and associate with product ideas• Identify most useful product characteristics• Rate our products characteristics:– Problem solving ability– Efficiency – one product can address several issues– Concept development within a limited time frame
• Define the objectives to drive product development
Concept Development• Constructive discussion of project ideas• Ensure alignment with objective• Lay out tasks necessary to allow division:– Graphic design– Research on similar applications– Flow chart– Powerpoint slides– Presentation coordination
Reflections - Cooperation
Problems and Frictions:– Excessive detail during discussions– Difficult scope definition due to broad scope
Moderator essential during discussion to:– Maintain focus– Ensure all opinions heard and understood– Record discussions
What Did We Learn? Acculturation:– The key to tackling many issues is making friends
Working in Projects:– Establishing a fixed plan as early as possible
• Multicultural Teams:– Patience– Moderate to ensure everyone is heard and
understood
Conclusion The product Friend Finder allows easy
location of friends on the TU Delft campus Our product satisfies our acculturation
objectives: To nurture new friendships To feel familiar with the TU Delft campus
Friendships are key for international students to discuss and work together on acculturation
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