Makers
Challenge
A practical challenge programme that helps participants move from a real-world problem to an idea, prototype and tested solution
Discuss a Makers ChallengeMake, test
and learn
Participants work in teams to notice needs, shape possible solutions and make early prototypes. They use feedback and testing to improve their ideas and explain what they have learned
The challenge can be adapted for students, founders, employees or community groups. The host and Uddip agree on the audience, theme, duration, materials and intended outcomes before the programme is designed
From a problem
to a first prototype
The sequence is tailored to the challenge and participant group
Find a need
Observe a real situation and define who experiences the problem
Develop ideas
Generate possible responses and choose one to explore
Make and test
Build a simple prototype, gather feedback and make improvements
Share the learning
Present the solution, what was tested and what could happen next