Human-centered design means starting with people, first! By interviewing, you get a chance to get close to people and hear about their perspectives and challenges in their own words. Interviews are at the heart of the Discover phase! Use this guide to get tips, jumpstart your interview, and record quotes.
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How young is too young?
This is an interview with 4 2nd graders and their views on their future.
The College Journey of Anya
Anya is a highly motivated and innovated student , in this interview she shares her current journey to find the ideal college/university.
The second year gap
University students tell that the first year there is excitement and focus on social events. Second year is when life hits hard...
Empathy Interview with Kari
Kari teaches 9th grade ESOL at a large public high school
Empathy Interview with Students at a college prep school
This thread will contain several interviews with students attending a college prep high school in Washington, DC area- Don Bosco Cristo Rey
Reframing College: Self-Discovery & Communal Connections
For my empathy interviews, I decided to interview 5 young women in various stages of the college transition process.
Surviving College
Kerolos wants to be a cop but making it through college may be the hardest thing he will do.
A Chat with Brianna
This is an empathy interview I conducted with Riverdale high school senior Brianna F. about her experience applying to college.
Meet Marcella
Marcella is an elem. school counselor who believes in exposing k-5 students to college, changing mindsets, and setting big expectations.
Empathy Warrior Intersession© at Samaritan House designed by Cynthia Tognotti from UpSkill
Facilitated opportunity for D.tech High School students to design empathy game teaching 3rd and 4th graders empathy regarding homelessness
Thoughts from a recent college graduate,
A new College Possible coach interviews students she met through the Conservation Corps of Minnesota.
Jordan's Arete
A 9th grade student reflects upon his journey from a Philadelphia middle school to a prestigious boarding school.
My Sister's Journey as an Educator
I interviewed my sister on her experiences working in education with a focus on helping students of color and low-income students.
COLOR Club + Design Team Supervisor
Engaging the highest risk youth through painting as a community and development of strong, transferable work habits.
Just Because You Don't Know Your Direction Doesn't Mean You Don't Have One
Current and former students share their experiences on how their college application process could have been without a college adviser.
Cristian is Going to College!
Why does this collaboration matter? Just listen to Cristian's story and you'll hear all the answers you need.
Re-connecting with Robert!
I caught up with a former student, who is now a freshman at Vanderbilt, to talk about his journey.
HELPING YOU CRAFT YOUR STORY: A COLLEGE COUNSELOR PURSUING HER PASSION BY HELPING STUDENTS PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS.
This interview captures the role college counselor plays in helping students navigate the admissions experience.
When Each One Reaches One, Success is Possible for Everyone!
I interviewed two sophmore students who echoed the importance of mentors and positive peer networks on their road to success.
A Chat with Marjorie
Learning from a College Counselor
