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Meet Aya May, Ayana and Sarah, 9th grade students at the German Embassy School in Beijing, who joined us for a two weeks internship at studio vapore in the last two weeks of May.
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We gave them a small project to complete over this short time, to re-design the entrance lobby of their school.
First step: brainstorming!
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… and then heading to the school to interview the users.. what would they like for this space?
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and now back to the studio to make a physical model of the space!!
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starting with a few prototypes…
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upgrading to a full professional model!
The team designed new furniture and elements for the students to meet in the lobby, a few corners for study reviews, and a house to climb to to relax! All inspired by the existing colour pallette.
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We then asked them to make an official project presentation to studio vapore’ s team, Stefan Hoppel, the school vice-principal, and a few of the studio’s friends!
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SUCCESS!!
Thank you Aya May, Ayana and Sarah, brilliant future designers for being with us!
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