The Marshmallow Challenge
Posted by George SeferidisThe Marshmallow Challenge is our introduction to the design process, laying the groundwork for a future humanities design project. This timed challenge requires small groups to work together to create the tallest, freestanding structure capable of holding a marshmallow on top, using the frailest of materials – 20 pieces of spaghetti, a yard of tape, and yarn.
Groups who were successful did not wait until the last minute to put their marshmallow on the top; rather they endeavored early on to create a working prototype before working through several iterations of design. The concept of iterative design will be essential in their next redesign task. Students are encouraged to integrate form and function in their design thinking to bridge learning in our humanities curriculum.
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