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Hey innovators, dreamers, and problem-solvers — this one’s for YOU. The College Innovation Alliance (C.I.A.) invites you to put your creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills to the test.
Celebrate National Innovation Day
What’s Happening?
Grab your phone, work solo or with your friends, and begin your journey to unlock your first mission. This interactive scavenger hunt guides you through the five phases of Design Thinking — Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. Along the way, you’ll explore real challenges, collaborate with others, and bring bold, creative solutions to life — one phase at a time.
The Design Thinking Journey
Empathize
Understand real needs by listening and learning from others.
Define
Clarify the challenge you want to solve.
Ideate
Brainstorm bold, creative ideas without limits.
Prototype
Turn ideas into tangible solutions.
Test
Gather feedback and refine your solution.
Event Details
Who: All CSM Students
(Participants must interview students, faculty, or staff and gather feedback)
When:
Kicks off Monday, February 16
Closes February 27, 2026
Where:
This hunt may be done on-line or in-person. Either way, you will need to conduct interviews with fellow students, professors or staff and gather feedback.
This interactive hunt is about discovering new ways to think, create, and collaborate. You will dig into real issues, brainstorm bold ideas, and bring creative solutions to life one phase at a time.
Unlock the Design Thinking Scavenger Hunt!
TIP: After submitting each phase, allow a minute or two for processing. You’ll receive an email with a link to access the next phase of the journey.
WIN: Complete the full scavenger hunt and score a Participation Perk (aka: a sticker!)—pick yours up at the campus library closest to you, Makerspace, or Health Sciences Welcome Desk.
Everyone who finishes is automatically in the drawing to win Scavenger Swag from the school bookstore.
or scan the QR Code:
Learn how to turn ideas into action and let's celebrate innovation together!