Noa’s Blog

Innovation Day is over, and it’s time to reflect on what I learned and how I grew throughout the process. At the start, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. Though I was excited to create something new, I was worried about its difficulty. I wasn’t sure how it would all come together, but as I worked through the project, my feelings started to shift. What I thought would be simple ended up being a lot more complicated, but in the end, it was an awesome experience that taught me a lot.

What excited me the most was the chance to get creative, especially when building the prototype and putting together my presentation. I was also nervous about meeting expectations—both my own and my teachers’. The most surprising thing I learned throughout the process was how much attention to detail was needed. I had an idea of what I wanted my project to look like, but seeing it all come together on my board made me realize how much planning was involved.

There were a lot of actions I took in class and outside of class that helped me be successful. On the positive side, I focused a lot on making my project stand out, like the big title I made from cardboard, the “define” section packed with information, and the blueprint I spent a lot of time on, measuring and drawing. But there were also times when I could’ve managed my time better, with my script. It ended up being shorter than I wanted, and I could’ve put more effort into that part.

After presenting my project to the judges, I felt relieved, but also proud of what I had accomplished. The biggest challenge for me was building the prototype—it took a lot of time and effort. But pushing through that challenge helped me build patience and problem-solving skills. One of the most important things I learned during this project was how to stay organized and plan, which will help me in future projects and classes.

Looking back at my project and seeing other people’s work, I know there are a few things I’d do differently next time. For example, I’d paint my prototype to make it look cleaner and more polished. I’d also like to make the laser-cut logo fit better with the overall design to make it look more professional.

Overall, I’m really proud of how my project turned out and the progress I made along the way.