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Teen Input on Teen Spaces. Kyla Strupp, Dianne Smith and Aubri Keleman. 6 Important Lessons. 1) We thought we knew what they liked…. 6 Important Lessons. And they surprised us. 6 Important Lessons. 2) Teens have really different opinions about what they like. 6 Important Lessons.
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Teen Input on Teen Spaces Kyla Strupp, Dianne Smith and Aubri Keleman
6 Important Lessons 1) We thought we knew what they liked…
6 Important Lessons And they surprised us.
6 Important Lessons 2) Teens have really different opinions about what they like.
6 Important Lessons 3) Survey as many teens as you can, and set # goals.
6 Important Lessons 4) Leave room for the write-in feedback and the «none of the above choice. «
6 Important Lessons 5) It is hard to let go of your own aesthetic.
6 Important Lessons 6) This is increadibly fun work.
3 Projects • Large Branch Bit by Bit • Small Branch-All at Once • Virtual Space
Large Branch Bit by Bit Reupholstery Project! Target Audience Goals: 50% High School 50% Boys
Large Branch Bit by Bit We started with 20 swatches
Large Branch Bit by Bit Branch manager and teen services agreed on 4…. Choice 5 was: I HATE THESE CHOICES…
Large Branch Bit by Bit This is your chance to vote for what you think the teens picked… 1) Stripe? 2) Snake? 3)Animal prints? 4) None of the above.
Large Branch Bit by Bit • Frequent surveys • Start with a wall color • No need to have all $ at once
Virtual Remodel Boring, but organized!
Virtual Remodel • 36 teens in 8th grade • 9 groups of 4 • Scored 7 sites
Virtual Remodel Too punk rock.
Virtual Remodel “Funducational” Modern
Virtual Remodel fashionable Modern Inviting Colorful Fun Thumbs up from 8/9 groups
Limit adult decision makers • Get staff buy-in • Find a cheerleader
Advertise that teens designed the space • Take more photos • Send us an email and tell us how it went
Giving Credit slide 2: photo of Tavi from her fashion blog: http://www.thestylerookie.com/ Slide 5 art by Talon Woodenlegs Slide 6 art by Corin Smith Slide 9 art by Shanti Nair Slide 12 art by Mollie Booher Slide 16 art by Cassidy Henry Slide 27, 28 and 29 art by Bethany Hasper
Our Next Project North Fork Library-To open by Dec. 2010