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Professional Development for Museum Personnel

Topic: Design for a Purpose
Date: Thursday January 22, 2004
Location: Boston Children's Museum

Presenter: Timothy Prestero, Design that Matters, MIT Media Center

Summary:
As co-founder of Design that Matters, Timothy Prestero of MIT will lead
educators through a conceptual product development exercise where
educators would pick a problem area and work through the process of
developing a design concept. The process would involve brainstorming for
design ideas, matching ideas with "customer" needs and design constraints,
and then specifying the final design concept.

Why Attend?
To Design:
* an unforgettable presentation
* age-appropriate curriculum
* an appealing, educational exhibit
* educational components for museums
* an affective education room
* eye-catching, informative fliers

To Receive:
* ideas and activities
* sequential design steps
* pertinent information
* partnering opportunities

Time: 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Beverages and pastries
provided at 9:00 A.M. Bring a bag lunch.

Registration: www.mits.org/pds.htm

Additional Information:
MITS, Inc.
(Museum Institute for Teaching Science)
308 Congress Street, Suite 5D
Boston, MA 02210-1027
Phone: 617-695-9771
Email:[log in to unmask]
web: www.mits.org


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