From the beginning to the final stages of our project with the UCCE, our team experienced significant development and learning. After our initial introduction to UCCE and understanding their need for an efficient watering system for composting, we undertook an iterative design and testing process. Our regular team meetings and constant communication with UCCE allowed us to stay on track, leading to the successful identification of customer profiles and formulation of designs based on previous solutions. The project's health remained strong, evidenced by our progress in prototyping, receiving constructive feedback, and making necessary revisions.

 

In the final phase, we refined our design based on success metrics and customer preferences. The site visits were crucial; they gave us firsthand insights into the practical aspects of our design, leading to several revisions. Our team faced challenges like weather factors and resource management, yet we overcame these through adaptability. The final product met UCCE's criteria for portability, automation, durability, and affordability, reflecting our dedication and collaborative effort to deliver a solution that was effective and aligned with UCCE's mission.