The purpose of the business model canvas is to help me Generating feedback loops: Once I have a comprehensive idea of my business, I can start experimenting with all the required elements of the business. Create a scaffold and seek feedback to help produce a comprehensive app/website prototype.

Accountability Buddy Response:
I think you’ve collected a strong amount of evidence so far, but the organisation could be improved to make it easier for others to follow. I recommend creating a clearly labelled section called “Week 6 Check-In.” Under this heading, you could group all your evidence together in a logical order that shows your development process. Include short descriptions that explain what each piece of evidence shows and how it connects to your business concept. This will make your work more cohesive and allow your feedback group to clearly see your progress and reasoning.

Accountability Buddy Question:
How do you plan to use all the evidence you have collected, and how will it be reflected in your Week 9 check-in?

My Response:
I plan to use the evidence I have gathered to refine and strengthen my Business Model Canvas. Each piece of evidence will help me justify and adjust different elements such as my target audience, key activities, and value proposition based on the feedback I’ve received so far.

For the Week 9 check-in, I aim to present a more feedback-driven version of my business concept. I will create a small feedback group made up of peers, mentors, and potential users to evaluate my app and website design. Their input will guide the next stage of development, particularly in improving the visual layout, user activity flow, and overall usability of my platform. By combining my collected evidence with this external feedback, I hope to demonstrate clear growth and a more professional, user-centred design direction for my project.

Which Capability Element feels most important to me right now?
The capability element that feels most important to me right now is generating effective feedback loops. This skill will help me actively listen, analyse, and act on feedback to continuously improve my business idea, Swopped.

What situations have shown me I could improve here?
During early concept development for Swopped, I realised that while I had strong ideas, I often relied too much on my own perspective. When I shared my concept at the Unley Council Fish Tank Competition, I received valuable feedback that transformed my design. This showed me that structured feedback processes lead to better outcomes and that I could improve by seeking and applying feedback more deliberately and consistently.

Where in my life (school, friendships, community) would this make a difference?
Developing this skill would make a difference in my school projects, business development, and community involvement. In each of these areas, strong feedback loops help refine teamwork, communication, and outcomes. For Swopped, it will improve how I collaborate with op shops, customers, and app developers to meet real needs. If successful, I will create an app that would significantly help society environmentally and sustainably by making second-hand shopping accessible and convenient

“…developing this element would be meaningful for me because…”
Developing this element would be meaningful for me because I do not just want to be reflective; I want to understand, apply, and act on feedback to create a continuous cycle of growth and improvement. This capability will allow me to transform Swopped from a concept into a user-centred, sustainable online thrift marketplace.

How would growing this capability help me handle challenges?
Growing this capability would help me handle challenges by teaching me to see feedback as an opportunity rather than criticism. It will give me tools to adapt, iterate, and improve my designs or business ideas based on evidence rather than assumption.

How might this make me feel more confident, independent, or fair?
It would make me more confident and independent because I would base my decisions on clear data and user responses. It also makes me fairer by ensuring that the needs and voices of both customers and beneficiaries shape the direction of my project.

Could this help me make better decisions or be a better friend, teammate, or citizen?
Yes, this skill encourages open-mindedness and empathy. By valuing and applying feedback, I can make better decisions, communicate more clearly with teammates, and contribute more effectively to my community projects.

“To support growth in this element, I plan to develop the skill of…”
To support growth in this element, I plan to develop the skill of collecting, analysing, and applying feedback systematically through cycles of prototyping and reflection.

What skill could I practise every week to strengthen this capability?
Each week, I will practise gathering feedback from different groups such as clients, users, and peers and then make small updates to my app concept based on what I learn.

What do people who are strong in this element do really well?
People who are strong in this element listen actively, analyse feedback objectively, and act on it without taking it personally. They use feedback to guide innovation and improvement in a structured way.

Is there a skill I could try, reflect on, and improve over time?
Yes, I will focus on improving how I interpret and implement feedback through regular brainstorming, journaling, and testing new prototypes of Swopped.

MILESTONE

By the beginning of Term 4, I aim to…
Complete at least two rounds of prototyping for Swopped, incorporating and acting on feedback received from beneficiaries and clients.

What concrete outcome will show I’ve grown in this capability?
A more refined prototype of Swopped that clearly reflects user needs and demonstrates design improvements based on collected feedback.

Could I create or lead something that demonstrates this skill?
Yes, I will lead client and user feedback sessions, surveys, and brainstorming workshops to collect real input that informs my business development.

Is there a challenge I could tackle or a role I could step into?
I could take on the role of project leader in developing Swopped, coordinating user research, feedback analysis, and prototype updates.

What could I produce, organise, or participate in that would prove my progress?
I will produce a working prototype and a feedback log that tracks how I’ve implemented suggestions to improve accessibility and usability.

How will others be able to see the difference in what I can do?
Others will see clearer, user-centred improvements in Swopped’s interface and structure, as well as a more confident, evidence-based approach to development.

PRACTICE

Visible – How can I make my goal visible and trackable?
I will include client persona diagrams, progress decks, and updates in my journal. I will also use my planner and a digital tracker to monitor how often I collect and act on feedback.

Attractive – How can I make this practice enjoyable?
I will design feedback forms and brainstorming templates using aesthetic Canva layouts to make the process creative and visually engaging. I can also share progress with friends for encouragement.

Easy – How can I make it manageable?
I will schedule two to three short brainstorming sessions per week and organise all tasks using a weekly planner and Padlet posts. This keeps feedback collection consistent but achievable.

Satisfying – How will I reward myself and see progress?
Each time I apply feedback successfully, I will sketch or visually update part of the Swopped prototype to bring my project to life. Seeing tangible progress will motivate me to continue refining my idea.

ANTICIPATE OBSTACLES

If (things that could get in my way…)
If shops or clients are not responding or providing insight, or if schedules and availability do not align…

Then I will…

• Explore alternative contact methods such as email or social media outreach.

• Use online surveys or feedback forms (e.g., Google Forms) to gather insights digitally.
  This ensures that I can continue collecting valuable information and maintain consistent feedback loops regardless of obstacles.

  
  

CHECK-IN PLAN

By Check-in One, I plan to…
Conduct two client brainstorms and two beneficiary brainstorms to collect early insights. This will help identify what users and sellers most value in an online thrift store.

By Check-in Two, I plan to…
Send out a structured Google Form to gather more detailed feedback that will guide the design and layout of the Swopped app.

By Check-in Three, I plan to…
Develop and test a prototype website designed in response to all collected feedback, showcasing clear evidence of applied user input and iteration.

TRANSFER

At the end, I will show my growth by…
Creating a working prototype of Swopped that demonstrates how effective feedback loops can refine and enhance a business idea.

What can I create, do, or share that proves I’ve strengthened this capability?
I will produce a portfolio showing my feedback process surveys, responses, design updates, and reflections to illustrate how user insights shaped the final product.

Could I write a reflection, present my journey, or showcase something I’ve produced?
Yes, I will present my Swopped journey, showing before-and-after versions of designs and explaining how feedback guided each improvement.

Could I demonstrate my skill in a real-world situation?
I will demonstrate this capability by launching a community-based testing round for Swopped, where users can try the prototype and offer feedback directly.

Who could I share this with?
I can share my final product and process with my class, teachers, family, and the Unley Council entrepreneurship community.

How will this skill continue to help me beyond this project or term?
Generating effective feedback loops will continue to help me as both a future entrepreneur and an aspiring anaesthetist. In both roles, I will need to communicate, reflect, and continuously improve based on feedback from colleagues, patients, or users.

Looking at where you are at now, would you have considered collecting feedback not only from year 10s, but also the wider school community? You could maybe consider how feedback from other perspectives could have shaped your website design differently. I saw your progress in designing your website based on feedback from year 10 perspectives, however you could consider whether applying feedback from other perspectives would change your views on tailoring your website to other areas of interest. Also, how has this experience helped you grow in your capability of 'generating feedback loops'? Do you feel you have been effectively transfering evidence of that feedback into your skill development, and what are the effects you could see in your product? (do you think it benefits from the feedback, or does it need more progress?)

My main goal is to strengthen my ability to generate and apply effective feedback loops for my business concept, Swopped an online platform designed to make second-hand shopping more convenient and community-driven.

To achieve this, I plan to conduct two client brainstorm sessions and two beneficiary brainstorm sessions. These sessions will allow me to gain insight from both key perspectives:

• Clients: such as local charity and op shops that would provide clothing for the platform.

• Beneficiaries: including individuals who want to buy affordable, sustainable fashion online.

Each brainstorm will focus on understanding their needs, motivations, and frustrations so that I can design a business model that benefits both groups. In addition, I will potentially create a Business Model Canvas to visually map the relationships between customers, value propositions, resources, and channels. This will help me refine Swopped’s structure and ensure that every decision I make is supported by evidence and feedback.

To collect meaningful evidence, I will:

• Record photographic evidence of each brainstorm, whether completed on paper or through digital tools like Miro or Canva.

• Document all resources used during the process, such as feedback templates, brainstorming frameworks, and examples of business model canvases.

• Evaluate the contents of each brainstorm by analysing the ideas generated and identifying which insights are most relevant to improving Swopped.

• Reflect on how I plan to apply these insights to shape future iterations of the business idea.

This evidence will demonstrate my growing understanding of how to gather, interpret, and act upon feedback to make informed design and business decisions.

Judging and Feedback

To measure my progress, I plan to share my work with my accountability buddies. These peers will play an important role in helping me judge the effectiveness of my feedback loops and provide a different perspective on how I collect and respond to input.

I will present the progress I’ve made in developing my feedback systems, focusing on how I’ve learned to identify my target feedback sources distinguishing between clients (e.g., op shops and thrift store managers) and beneficiaries (e.g., customers seeking affordable, sustainable fashion). I will explain how I tailor my approach for each group, ensuring that the feedback I receive is relevant and actionable.

My school accountability buddy will then review my brainstorm outcomes and give me critical feedback on:

• The clarity and focus of my feedback questions.

• How effectively I’ve translated feedback into improvements for Swopped.

• Whether my feedback process is inclusive and considers different user perspectives.

This external evaluation will help me identify blind spots and refine my feedback methods. By doing so, I aim to develop a stronger understanding of how to build feedback loops that are continuous, meaningful, and growth-oriented. Ultimately, this process will guide me in transforming Swopped from an initial idea into a user-informed, community-focused business concept.

My goal is to construct a feedback survey for my year level to guide the design and functionality of the Swopped website, and to email different op shops to explore potential partnerships and determine if the app concept would be beneficial to them. This process will help me gather both user and industry perspectives to shape a more inclusive and effective business model.

To achieve this, I will create targeted survey questions that collect data on shopping preferences, habits, and accessibility needs, as well as feedback on desired features for a sustainable clothing app. The aim is to design the app not based solely on my assumptions but through evidence-based feedback from the people who will actually use it. Additionally, contacting op shops will provide insight into how Swopped could support their operations, attract customers, and promote circular fashion.

To collect meaningful evidence, I will:

• Record screenshots of the Google Form and survey setup process.

• Document all resources used, including drafts of survey questions and copies of the partnership emails sent to op shops.

• Reflect on how the collected data and responses from both students and shops will influence the design, accessibility, and core functions of the app.

This evidence will demonstrate my growing ability to gather, interpret, and apply feedback to make informed design and business decisions. It will also show how I am learning to collaborate with stakeholders and transform feedback into meaningful action.

Judging and Feedback

To measure my progress, I will share my work with my accountability buddies, who will help assess the effectiveness of my feedback systems and provide diverse perspectives on how I collect, interpret, and act on input.

I will present my survey design, email outreach, and the results gathered, focusing on how I have developed the ability to:

• Identify appropriate and targeted feedback sources.

• Construct well-structured, purposeful questions for qualitative feedback.

• Translate insights into specific improvements for Swopped.

My school accountability buddy will review my survey outcomes and provide feedback on:

• The clarity and focus of my survey and email communication.

• How effectively I have integrated feedback into the evolving design of Swopped.

• Whether my process considers different user experiences and community needs.

This external evaluation will help me identify blind spots, refine my feedback methods, and ensure my approach is inclusive and evidence-driven. By continuously improving my ability to gather and apply feedback, I aim to develop a user-informed, community-focused business concept that reflects real needs and promotes sustainable fashion through Swopped.

Accountability Buddy Response:
Using a Google Form is a great starting point for collecting feedback, especially in the early stages of your app design. It allows you to easily reach a large number of peers, gather both quantitative (multiple-choice) and qualitative (short-answer) responses, and analyse trends efficiently. However, as your project develops, you could explore other ways to collect feedback that provide richer and more interactive insights.

For example, you could Hold in-person focus groups where your target users test the app and discuss their experiences. Run informal feedback sessions during class or breaks, allowing real-time discussion and clarifications. Conduct user interviews to get deeper insights into user needs, challenges, and preferences. Use online discussion platforms or polls (like Padlet or Mentimeter) to gather quick reactions. Create a prototype testing session where users can give live feedback while interacting with the app.

Accountability Buddy Question:
When constructing your Google Form, how will you make sure it is engaging and encourages responses? Are there any ways you plan to change how you collect feedback from students compared to how you engage with companies?

My Response:
To make my Google Form engaging, I plan to use clear and simple language that my peers can easily understand. I’ll also include emojis and short, relatable vocabulary to make the questions feel friendly and inviting. The form will include a mix of question types such as multiple-choice, rating scales, and open-ended questions to keep participants interested and allow for both quick and detailed responses. To ensure the questions are relevant, I’ll focus on aspects of the app that matter most to students, like design appeal, usability, and whether the app meets their needs. I’ll also keep the form visually appealing by using colour and spacing effectively to avoid overwhelming the user.

Compared to how I collected feedback from the company where I used a more traditional format with a structured list of questions I plan to make my peer feedback process more interactive and creative. This includes using visual elements, informal tone, and opportunities for follow-up discussions to encourage genuine and useful feedback

My main goal is to strengthen my ability to generate, interpret, and apply effective feedback loops to guide the design and development of a prototype for Swopped an online platform that aims to make second-hand shopping more convenient, accessible, and community-driven.

To achieve this, I plan to design a prototype website based on the insights gathered from feedback collected through a Google Form. This feedback will directly shape the design choices of the website including its visual layout, accessibility features, usability, and overall appeal to ensure it remains entirely customer-focused and reflective of user needs.

To collect meaningful and relevant evidence, I will:

• Take screenshots and downloads from Canva, where the initial website prototype is being developed.

• Document all design resources and references used throughout the process.

• Evaluate how user data and responses influenced specific design decisions, such as navigation flow, color palette, or interactive features.

• Reflect on how I plan to present the prototype to additional feedback groups and potential investors, ensuring continued improvement and relevance.

This collected evidence will demonstrate my growing understanding of how to gather, interpret, and apply feedback in ways that promote a unified outcome one that aligns with Swopped’s mission to benefit its users and strengthen community engagement.

Judging and Feedback

To measure my progress and ensure my feedback systems are effective, I plan to share my ongoing work with my accountability buddies. These peers will play an important role in providing constructive and diverse perspectives on how I collect, analyse, and respond to user feedback.

I will present the progress I have made in developing my feedback processes, focusing on how I have used customer input to design a visually appealing, functional, and user-friendly website prototype. I will also highlight how this iterative process has improved my ability to translate feedback into actionable design changes.

My school accountability buddy will specifically review my work and offer constructive feedback on:

• The clarity, structure, and focus of my feedback questions.

• How effectively I have translated feedback into improvements for Swopped’s design and user experience.

• Whether my feedback process is inclusive, considering a range of user perspectives, needs, and accessibility requirements.

This external evaluation will help me identify blind spots and refine my feedback approach. By continually engaging with peer and user feedback, I aim to develop a continuous, meaningful, and growth-oriented feedback loop that drives Swopped’s development forward.

Ultimately, this process will help transform Swopped from an initial concept into a user-informed, community-centred business idea that values collaboration, sustainability, and inclusivity.

Accountability Buddy Response:
I think you’ve done well applying the feedback you gathered from the Year 10 group, especially since your website clearly reflects their interests and shopping habits. However, it might be valuable to expand your feedback collection to include other year levels or even teachers and parents. This could help you gain a broader understanding of different shopping preferences and make your website more inclusive and user-friendly for a wider audience.

Accountability Buddy Question:
Annie – I noticed that when you sourced your feedback, you only sent it to the GIHS Year 10s. A possible improvement could be sharing it with a wider audience to receive more diverse feedback across all age groups.
Sophia – If you were to go back and change something about your process in skill development, what would you change or adapt, and why? Would this change influence your progress or where you are at now?

My Response:
That’s a really good point! I started by collecting feedback from Year 10s because I knew that a lot of students our age regularly shop online, so it made sense to design the website around their preferences first. But I agree that expanding my feedback loop to include different age groups could give me more diverse insights. I plan to create additional Google Forms targeted at other year levels and possibly adults to understand their online shopping habits and what features they would value most. This will help me refine my website so it’s more inclusive and appeals to a wider range of users with different shopping preferences. By broadening my feedback sources, I’ll also strengthen my ability to apply feedback effectively and make my final product more well-rounded.

For next steps, I plan to generate more feedback loops, including gathering input from a more diverse cohort in terms of age, shopping preferences, and beyond the school community, to further refine my website design. I also intend to use what I have learned about constructing effective feedback loops to attempt receiving input from the op shops again, possibly by using a Google Form based on the success of the beneficiary survey. Additionally, I want to explore new and innovative methods for generating feedback loops to continuously improve the website and ensure that it meets the needs and expectations of all users.