Dazzle Studios: Blog

  • Developing the Website

    Mikayla Peak BLOG 08 Monday 7th October Context In week 7, my focus shifted towards developing an engaging website to present the toolkit in a way that not only reflects its value but also creates a seamless experience for users. With the toolkit being such a core offering, it was essential that the website not…

  • Finalising My Toolkit

    Mikayla Peak BLOG 07 Friday 27th September Context In week 7 & 8, I focused on refining my toolkit following feedback from clients. The toolkit had a strong foundation, but there was a clear need to condense the content and polish the templates further. This refinement process was essential for ensuring the resources remained accessible,…

  • Preparing for My Client Pitch

    Mikayla Peak BLOG 06 Monday 16th September Context This week marked an important milestone as I prepared for my client pitch with Diversity Works NZ. My goal was to present my AI Roadmap Toolkit in a way that would resonate with their team and demonstrate its relevance and adaptability. To focus my project and tailor…

  • Developing a Brand Identity

    Mikayla Peak BLOG 06 Tuesday 10th September Context This week, I focused on developing a clear and cohesive brand identity for my project. With the growing complexity of the toolkit, I realised the need for a consistent visual identity that would not only make it more professional but also help me start to consider seriously…

  • Toolkit Development and Refinement

    Mikayla Peak BLOG 05 Friday 30th August Context In week five, I focused on creating a first real iteration of the toolkit. Building on the brainstorming and drafting process, I aimed to create a more comprehensive version that I can continue refining. Keeping the end-users in mind, I wanted to ensure that the toolkit would…

  • Branding & Peer Feedback

    Mikayla Peak BLOG 04 Wednesday 14th August Context As the AI roadmap toolkit project continues to take shape, a significant milestone was reached this week: launching the foundational elements of the toolkit’s online presence. This step is critical in creating a clear brand identity for the project while also ensuring that the toolkit is easily…

  • Initial Protoyping

    Mikayla Peak BLOG 03 Wednesday 7th August Context This week, I moved beyond ideation and began prototyping a concrete framework for the AI roadmap toolkit. The brainstorming sessions helped me conceptualise the structure and phases necessary to developing the toolkit. The process involved visual mapping of the toolkit’s components, identifying critical phases for implementation, and…

  • Brainstorming & Moodboards

    Mikayla Peak BLOG 02 Wednesday 31st July Context This week, I focused on using rapid brainstorming techniques to conceptualise the AI roadmap toolkit. This phase shifted away from the broad planning stage into exploring specific ideas that could shape the toolkit. Through the brainstorming session, several key themes emerged, such as the need for strategic…

  • Planning Phase

    Mikayla Peak BLOG 01 Wednesday 24th July Context I have reviewed my initial research proposal and incorporated the feedback received. This crucial step led to refining my “how might we” statement to better align with the project’s brief and objectives. I loaded my original research proposal into my Miro board and broke down the feedback…

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