This document outlines an activity called "Model Dating" which combines speed dating and rapid modeling to generate ideas for the purpose of a network. Participants will respond to mystery questions, discuss their answers with a partner, visually interpret their partner's response by modeling with materials, and then discuss their interpretations to refine and expand their ideas. The goal is for the group to develop a shared vision for the network through these creative exchange and modeling activities.

1. Workshop 02
Speed Dating
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Rapid Modeling
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Model Dating

2. GOAL
To generate ideas about the purpose
of our network.

3. METHOD 1
Speed dating
Speed dating as a design activity, is similar
to the familiar social process. In design, it is
a method for talking and exchanging ideas
with each other, moving from one person to
another, for a certain amount of time.

4. Here are some main points to remember:
- Be patient and listen
- Speak clearly
- Be open to new ideas

5. Speed dating

6. METHOD 2
Rapid modeling
It is a method to visualize your ideas, quickly
and intuitively using basic everyday items,
as way to express and discuss each others
concepts.

7. Here are some main points to remember:
- Interpret through making
- Don’t be hypercritical of what you make,
just express yourself
- The more creative the better

8. Rapid modeling

9. Step 1:
Writing activity - 3 Mystery questions.

12. Respond to all of the mystery questions,
to be revealed during the workshop.

13. Step 2:
Meet your first date
Exchange and discuss your written
response with your date.

16. Step 3:
Interpret your date’s response
visually, through modeling.

17. Use the materials around you to creatively
express and represent your vision for your
partner’s ideas.

19. Remember, this is quick activity, so
the form doesn’t have to be “perfect.”

21. Step 4:
Discuss the artifacts and refine
the responses.
After you are done modeling,
present your interpretation
and discuss your artifacts.

22. Be open to your partner’s interpretation
and welcome the abstract vision!

23. Listen and be able to explain your
concept for what ever you made.

24. Expand your ideas and refine your response.

29. GOAL
Through these activities, you will help
create a shared vision for our network.