Exercises

Experience working alone to create an actual prototype with a deadline.
Had to have a physical, working solution to the problem with a limited amount of time.
Cost and production time were major factors, as well as appearance, durability, and functionality.

Had to design a solution to a very specific problem in a short amount of time (over Mardi Gras)
Worked alone
Had to learn to work with cardboard, the only material available
Since we had all seen the best design from previous years, I had to make sure my design was better, or else it was just a waste of time coming up with something new if it wasn't as good
I had confidence in my design, because if I had sprayed cola all over the room I would have been in trouble