almost 3 years ago

Feature your project on the Global Design Challenge Social Media Channels!

Thank you for participating in the Global Design Challenge, and congratulations on all the projects so far!   Now that we have reached the Matchathon phase, we would like to feature your projects on the global design challenge social media channels to gain further traction for all involved.   We’d love to see a short one minute video from you and/your team about your experience in the Global Design Challenge.   Some ideas to include might be: - Your project, and how/why you created it.
- Your experience of the global design challenge.
- Where you hope to go with your project.
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almost 3 years ago

Partners and Communication

  1. If you click on Partners Tab in Devpost – You will see all partners and their Statement of Commitment ie what they could offer to teams, should a partnership form.
  2. Partners are currently viewing Teams and will reach out – They have the email addresses of the Team lead to do this…This process will run until at least 31st August.

Take care

Fiona and GDC Team

 


almost 3 years ago

Global Design Challenge - Community of Practice - Session 1 - Friday 24th July at 12noon (Irish time)

DATE FOR DIARY   We are setting up a Community of Practice for GDC Teams on Friday 24th at 12noon (Irish time) - This is the first in a series of three such CoP sessions which stretch across the Matchathon Phase. The purpose of the CoP is to create a professional networking space for Teams.    I have emailed the link to all Teams and Partners.   Best wishes   Fiona

 


almost 3 years ago

The Matchathon has BEGUN

Can all Partners and Team Leaders check their email inbox? Matchathon email waiting for you all!!!

In particular, details of Matchathon and outline of GDC supports were emailed to winner, runners up, finalists and those who received special commendation!!

Best of luck

The GDC Team


almost 3 years ago

'EnerEthics - Moulding Better Humans' wins the first Global Design Challenge for Sport and Physical Activity

All Submissions

Following deliberation by our esteemed international Core Judging Team, we are pleased to announce the results of the Global Design Challenge for Sport and Physical Activity.

All of the following will go through to the Matchathon phase which opens on 15th July on Devpost (more details to follow).

Overall Winner

  • EnerEthics - Moulding Better Humans

Runners Up

  • FreeBay
  • PlayDate

Finalists (alphabetical order)

  • Active Parents Active Kids
  • City Active
  • Exerspace
  • Global Challenge Of A Motor Action Circuit On Line
  • PLAYBuilder Global by Sport for Life

Special Commendations (alphabetical order)

  • Activating a Belonging Framework in SPAR
  • AI Fitness Trainer

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almost 3 years ago

Laura Harmon joins our Expert Panel

Expert Panel

We are delighted to share an update on our Expert Judges, who will support our Core Judging Panel in their deliberations next week:

Maeve Buckley: Director of Leading Sport (Sports Strategic Consultancy). Maeve has had an impact on European sport over a long period, and has worked with iconic teams, organisations and major events such as Ryder Cup, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool FC, Man City, Arsenal, FIFA and UEFA. 

Morgan Buckley: Director of Sport and Physical Activity; Chairman of Corks Sports Partnership; former GM Development World Rugby

Margaret Burgraff: Silicon Valley, Executive

Blaine Doyle: CEO GlowDx;…

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almost 3 years ago

TESTING - Sunday 5th July 2020 - Ignore notifications

Dear All

We are running a test on our Devpost site this afternoon.  Please ignore any email notifications.

We look forward to reaching out to you all on July 10th when we announce the winners.

Best wishes

Fiona

 

 

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Finalists announced on Friday 10th July

Our Core Judges will announce the finalists on Friday 10th July - Stay tuned.

So many great projects, many may get the chance to be incubated!!

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Late entry open for those who missed deadline

Participants who missed the deadline should use this url to submit their project:

https://devpost.com/submit-to/10326-global-design-challenge/autoregister

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Judie Russells Live Q&A [You Tube link] - Pitching: How to plan, record and edit your video

Judie Russell from the Vidacademy ran an amazing Live Q&A today.  Here is the You Tube recording and the slides to help teams with their pitch:

Link to the recording:

https://youtu.be/U6NOirt_UWw   Link to the slides:    https://www.dropbox.com/s/n6uodvo6k87j4ut/Global%20Design%20Challenge%20-%20Pitch%20Video%20%28low%20res%29.pdf?dl=0   Best wishes    Fiona and Judie:)  

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

submission process

VERY IMPORTANT – Please read. These are the CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS for SUBMISSION

Press ‘Get Started’

Page 1: Post a New Project – What is your project called? Fill in and press SAVE

Page 2: Post New Project Page – Put in ‘NA’ into each blank field and press SAVE

Page 3: Complete Your Submission Page – Note: Complete each field as requested and use our ‘Template’ for completion of project document being uploaded. You will find template in Updates section


almost 3 years ago

More help for Pitch Preparation: Judie Russell Live Q& A (recording) and slides - Updated - You Tube Link:)

Judie Russell from the Vidacademy ran an amazing Live Q&A today.  Here is the recording and the slides to help teams with their pitch:

Link to the recording:

https://youtu.be/U6NOirt_UWw   Link to the slides:    https://www.dropbox.com/s/n6uodvo6k87j4ut/Global%20Design%20Challenge%20-%20Pitch%20Video%20%28low%20res%29.pdf?dl=0   Best wishes    Fiona and Judie:)  

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

The Devpost Gallery

The Global Design Challenge will use the Devpost Gallery to announce finalists.

It will not be used to show submissions of projects as they are uploaded. 

Best wishes

Fiona

 

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Importance of using Submission Template

Please make sure to use our submission template which is in the Updates section.

Projects that do not use this will not be considered.

Wishing you the best of luck - 19 hours left:)

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

24 hours left - What should teams be focused on?

Well, today is about four things: Hacking, Writing, Pitching and Submitting

Try to use the time as effectively as you can.

Tune into Judie Russell's live Q & A on Pitching today at noon Irish time - This will help you tighten that pitch!!

(Zoom link in previous update!!!)

The very best of luck

#Designthinking is our superpower!!!

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Keep in touch on social media

Hi All,

We'd be delighted if you'd keep in touch over the weekend. Post some pictures or videos or just tell us how you're doing! Use these tags and hashtag

Instagram: @Globaldesignchallengesport
Twitter: @GlobalDesignCh1
Facebook: @GlobalDesignChallenge
#GlobalDesign2020

GOOD LUCK to all!

Patrick


almost 3 years ago

Welcome to our International Observers from UNESCO, the WHO and the Commonwealth Secretariat

We are honoured and delighted to welcome three eminent colleagues who will act as International Observers during the Global Design Challenge for Sport and Physical Activity.

They are:

João Breda, Head WHO European Office for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases & Programme Manager for Nutrition, PA & Obesity, WHO/Europe

Oliver Dudfield, Head of Sport for Development and Peace, Commonwealth Secretariat

Philipp Muller-Wirth Executive Officer for Sport, UNESCO.


Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Meet our Expert Judges

See our impressive line up of Expert Judges, who will support our Core Judging Panel. Click on the tab 'Expert Judges' to view the line up...

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Dr Fiona Chambers Design Thinking Webinar Slides

These are the slides from Dr Fiona Chambers' webinar on Design Thinking...I hope you find them helpful.  

If you need more information, click on my the webinar where I talk you through the process:)

Click on this link to access:)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9jt6fejw9oauvjj/Global%20Design%20Challenge%20Design%20Thinking%20Webinar%20FINAL.pptx?dl=0

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Live Q&A by Judie Russell on Sunday 28th June at 12noon (Irish time)

Judie will hold alive Q&A via Zoom on Sunday. Here are the details for joining:)

Hi All, 

Congratulations on taking part in The Global Design Challenge. I hope that the competition stage is going well so far.  

You may have already received a video link and one pager with tips for filming yourself to camera. Following this, I am hosting a live Q&A on Sunday to answer any question and offer any further advice that might help you to improve your pitch videos.  

If you have any questions in advance, please email them to info@thevidacademy.com and I'll answer them first. 

Here are the session details: 

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almost 3 years ago

Use of IP created by others

The Rules state 

Intellectual Property: All right and title to any Intellectual Property contained in an entry rests with the submitting team.

To this we add that

By submitting an entry a team is asserting that it has the right to use any IP that has not been created by the team itself.

 


almost 3 years ago

Template for Submission - Please download this template and complete for submission

Please download and compete this template for your submission

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Global Design Challenge for Sport and Physical Activity

Team Entry Template

The name of your team:

Team Members: For each team member please give the following information: Name/Occupation/Email address/City/Country of Residence

The name of your project (add an acronym if you have one):

Categories: To assist us in the judging please say which of these categories best fits your project. If none of them fits please use the “other” category to give a brief description.

Education and Research                               

Sports Technology

Leadership and Innovation

Business and Innovation

Innovation and…

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almost 3 years ago

Registrations will remain open during the weekend

Registrations will remain open during the weekend.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Transcript of presentation "10 steps for filming yourself" by Judie Russell of The Vidacademy

Cheat Sheet
10 Steps for Filming Yourself
www.TheVidacademy.com
Step 1 – Create a Script With video you can only get around 130 words into a minute so it’s important that you work out what you want to say before you start recording. So sit down and write out some bullet points or if you prefer, type up a full script and learn it off – whatever works best for you.
Step 2 - Record Excellent Sound Studies have proven that sound quality is actually more important to viewers than the quality of the video. So find a room that’s quiet,…

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almost 3 years ago

10 Steps for Filming Yourself with Your Phone video by Judie Russell now available!

10 Steps for Filming Yourself with Your Phone video by Judie Russel now avaiable!

Watch the video in you to do section or on the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOrAUazcsSI&feature=youtu.be

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Transcript of presentation on Design Thinking by Dr Fiona Chambers

2020 Design Thinking Webinar Dr Fiona Chambers

 

Hello, everyone, my name is Dr Fiona Chambers and I'm talking to you from County Cork from Cork City in the south of Ireland. If you're watching this, this means you have signed up for the global design challenge for sport and physical activity. And we want to warmly welcome you to this challenge. And we are so thrilled that you want to help us. I'm now going to share my screen with you. And I want to spend the next while talking to you about how design thinking might shape and…

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almost 3 years ago

Design Thinking Presentation by Dr. Fiona Chambers now Available

The Design Thinking Presentation by Dr. Fiona Chambers now Available!

Watch the Presentation in your "To Do" secton of the page. 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Judging Criteria

Clarification of one of the criteria:

Analytical Skills (10%)
Did the team incorporate existing data and/or research and/or user feedback and/or the results of pilot studies in the project?


almost 3 years ago

Pitching Presentation

Link to Pitching Presentation (pre-recorded) by Judie Russell will be posted on 25 June 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Design Thinking Presentation

Link to Design Thinking Presentation (pre-recorded) by Dr Fiona Chambers will be posted on 24 JUne. 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


almost 3 years ago

Update on submission and prize

Submission: Can include links to videos etc.

Prize: A chance for your project to be incubated and piloted in one of our partner organisations and to be supported in applying for targeted funding to scale it.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.