See
Look closely
Focus on observation.
Use comparison and categorization to find more nuances.
Think
Make Interpretations
Based on what you see. Ask "What did I see that makes me think this way?”
Wonder
Go beyond Interpretations
Think beyond original interpretations. New ideas arise along the process.
STW Exercise｜ Fans
What are the differences between these two fans? Why did they evolve this way?
Old Fan
New Fan
Simulations
Qualification Challenge First Round
- During the two-hour challenge, participants must compare photos from a century ago and the present, observing changes over time and exploring the underlying "needs" behind the "changes".
- Participants need to apply their "observation" and "thinking" abilities in the challenge, ask precise questions, make hypotheses, and collect data to support their ideas.
- Core skill: Observation
Qualification Challenge Final Round
- Participants will analyze images, compare Taiwan with specific contexts abroad, identify advantages from other countries, and think about whether Taiwan can adopt these methods. They will propose ways to test the appropriateness of foreign methods for Taiwan.
- Core skills: Ability to move from observation to reference, proposing methods for validation.
Real Case Challenge
- Participants will enter real-life scenarios to observe, document, and brainstorm solutions to identified problems. They will then create and test prototypes, conduct practical implementations, and finally present their findings to the company.
- The challenge explores how to influence large corporations' sustainability actions and verifies the feasibility of these actions through prototype testing.
- Core skills: Creativity, Practical Implementation
