Build Sessions #01

Theme: Designing Better Waiting

Waiting rooms. Transit stops. Phone queues. Websites loading. Medical appointments. Government services.

Waiting is a universal experience, and often a frustrating one.
How might we redesign waiting to feel more humane, useful, or meaningful?

Join us for an evening of collaborative problem solving.

Designers, developers, researchers, creatives, students, AI experimenters, and curious minds are welcome.

No experience required.
Bring a laptop, notebook, or simply your ideas.

Format
6:00 PM — Welcome + problem framing: Introduction to the challenge and quick introductions.
6:15 PM — Sprint session: Work solo or form small groups. Sketch ideas, prototype, research, use AI tools, wireframe, storyboard, or think through systems.
7:00 PM — Short break
7:15 PM — Presentations: Share what you made or explored.
8:00 PM — Discussion + reflection
8:15 PM — Wrap-up

Guidelines

• Experiment over perfection
• Build quickly
• Share openly
• Curiosity beats expertise
• AI tools welcome but optional

What to bring

• Laptop (optional)
• Notebook (optional)
• Ideas (mandatory)