Jamming Evaluation
From Open Source Ecology
- Did the Fellow provide a clear problem statement?
- Did the Fellow explain the roles involved in the Design Jam?
- Did the Fellow engage in preparatory steps with participants prior to the event?
- Were there clear procedures for how to execute different steps of the design/build process?
- Was participant training prior to the event adequate?
- Did everyone come prepared with OSE Linux?
- For those who did not have OSE Linux already installed - did they boot up from USB successfully?
- Were the prototyping machines available and useful throughout the event, and were they managed effectively?
- Were certain roles preassigned prior to the event?
- Were any co-leaders recruited from the audience?
- Was there adequate documentation occurring throughout the event?
- Were initial concept diagrams clear?
- Were people matched properly to their skill sets?
- Was everyone engaged, or were there many dead spots of people not knowing what to do?
- How many 3D printers were in operation - and were rapid print rates achieved?
- Were the part libraries and admissible parts useful?
- How much funding did the campaign receive on HeroX?
- Was there effective publicity engaged to enlist participants in the event?
Outcomes
- Did the proposed product end up working?
- How much of the desired performance was achieved?
- Was the time enjoyable and fun?
- Are the participants interested in doing a sequel event?
- Did the Design Jam get a positive rating? Use the Workshop_Feedback_Form but add Design Jams to it.
- Was a Product Template created as in Open Source Everything Store?
- Did the Design Jam produce any visible economic value towards democratizing production of goods and services?
