+ about
design system, information architecture, print design + more
NextFlex is a consortium of thought leaders, educators, problem solvers, and manufacturers that come together to collectively facilitate innovation, narrow the manufacturing workforce gap, promote sustainable manufacturing ecosystems, and advance manufacturing of flexible hybrid electronics.
FlexFactor™ is a NextFlex initiative and educational program that exposes high-school students on a national level to the vast range of professional opportunities within advanced manufacturing and innovation. Small teams of students work together to conceptualize a flexible hybrid electronic device, develop a viable business model, and present their concept to their peers and a panel of industry experts.
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FlexFactor™ is a NextFlex initiative and educational program that exposes high-school students on a national level to the vast range of professional opportunities within advanced manufacturing and innovation. Small teams of students work together to conceptualize a flexible hybrid electronic device, develop a viable business model, and present their concept to their peers and a panel of industry experts.
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FlexFactor Program Kit
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Joe Marden, Associate Creative Director
Candace Hope, Project Manager
K. Kovacs, Identity & System Design
Jimmy Parker, Kate Huff, Kate Fickett, Production Design
All design work property of Brigade
Candace Hope, Project Manager
K. Kovacs, Identity & System Design
Jimmy Parker, Kate Huff, Kate Fickett, Production Design
All design work property of Brigade
+ goal
Organize and develop raw FlexFactor program documentation into a complete, autonomous educational program
Design supporting program materials to help participants successfully execute and complete the program
The resulting program kit should guide and train high-school teachers and FlexFactor program coordinators on how to design, execute, and run a month-long advanced manufacturing and innovation course within their existing class structure.
Design supporting program materials to help participants successfully execute and complete the program
The resulting program kit should guide and train high-school teachers and FlexFactor program coordinators on how to design, execute, and run a month-long advanced manufacturing and innovation course within their existing class structure.
+ process
Organized and clarified raw documentation into cohesive, step-by-step instructions that fully integrate with all supporting documents
Utilized coding, iconography, photography, and content strategy to create a clear, functional design system
Devolped a secondary brand for FlexFactor that resonates with high-school students, industry leaders, and teachers
Utilized coding, iconography, photography, and content strategy to create a clear, functional design system
Devolped a secondary brand for FlexFactor that resonates with high-school students, industry leaders, and teachers
+ outcome
Delivered of a cohesive ‘program kit’ of documents that educates and guides students, parents, educators, investors, industry leaders, academics, partner companies, and volunteers through Flexfactor’s program. This program kit was used for the national Flexfactor launch at Lorain County High School in the spring of 2018.
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