Sweet Spot Typeface Design

Your Sweet Spot Life seeks to enhance its brand identity through the creation of a custom font. The goal of this project is to design a unique typeface that reflects the company's ethos and aesthetic values. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge of typography, design principles, and digital tools to create a font that aligns with the brand's image. The project involves researching existing fonts, understanding the brand's visual language, and developing a typeface that is both functional and visually appealing. The final font should be versatile enough for use in various marketing materials, including digital and print media.

Milky The Mouse: Canadian French Translation

Your Sweet Spot Life is seeking a team of learners to translate the children's book "Milky The Mouse In Space" into Canadian French. The project aims to make this delightful story accessible to French-speaking children in Canada, promoting bilingual literacy and cultural exchange. Learners will apply their language skills and cultural knowledge to ensure the translation maintains the original story's charm and educational value. The project involves understanding the nuances of Canadian French, including regional expressions and cultural references, to create an engaging and accurate translation. This task will provide learners with practical experience in literary translation, enhancing their linguistic proficiency and cultural sensitivity.

Cultural Insights Essay Collection

Your Sweet Spot Life is seeking to collaborate with a student or group of students to create a collection of 12 well-researched and engaging essays/articles to enhance its presence across various media platforms. The students will be working closely with Marguerite to craft this work and will be given full credit for their contributions. The project aims to explore diverse topics such as classic films, pop culture, history, the creative process, archetypes, and related subjects. The goal is to provide insightful content that resonates with a broad audience, showcasing the depth and breadth of these themes. Each essay should be approximately 800-1000 words, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of each topic. This project offers learners the opportunity to apply their research, writing, and analytical skills, drawing connections between classroom knowledge and real-world cultural phenomena.

Future Financial Projections for Your Sweet Spot Life

Your Sweet Spot Life, a burgeoning company, seeks to attract potential investors by presenting a comprehensive future financial projections document. The project involves analyzing current projects and estimating their profit potential to forecast the company's growth trajectory. Learners will apply financial analysis techniques learned in class to evaluate revenue streams, cost structures, and market trends. The goal is to create a clear, data-driven narrative that highlights the company's potential for sustainable growth. This project will provide learners with practical experience in financial forecasting and strategic planning, essential skills for their future careers in finance and business management.

Canadian Resource and Manufacturer Mapping for Product Line Development

Your Sweet Spot Life is launching a 100% Canadian product line across Food, Fashion, and Lifestyle categories that includes furniture, kitchen wares, and other daily-use items. The goal is to utilize only Canadian natural resources and manufacturers for production. The project involves researching and compiling a comprehensive list of available Canadian natural resources and manufacturers capable of transforming these resources into viable products. This initiative aims to ensure that all materials and production processes are sourced and conducted within Canada, aligning with the company's commitment to local sustainability and economic support. The project will provide a strategic foundation for the company's product development and supply chain management.

Sweet Spot Crowdfunding Campaign Development

Your Sweet Spot Life is looking to launch a crowdfunding campaign to support the development and expansion of its projects. The goal of this project is to create a compelling and effective crowdfunding strategy that will attract potential backers and generate the necessary funds. The project involves researching successful crowdfunding campaigns, identifying target audiences, and crafting a persuasive campaign narrative. Additionally, the team will design engaging visuals and promotional materials to enhance the campaign's appeal. By applying marketing and communication skills learned in the classroom, learners will gain hands-on experience in developing a real-world crowdfunding campaign. The project is designed to be completed by a team of marketing or business students within a single academic program.

Time Traveler's Tale: Plot Structure and Pacing Enhancement

Your Sweet Spot Life is seeking a team of learners to refine the plot structure and pacing of a captivating science fiction novel. The story follows Bridget, a young woman who embarks on a time-traveling adventure to save a nation from an alien race's intergalactic domination. The primary objective is to enhance the narrative flow and ensure that the plot unfolds in a coherent and engaging manner. Learners will analyze the existing manuscript, identify areas where the pacing lags or accelerates too quickly, and propose revisions to create a balanced and compelling storyline. This project provides an opportunity to apply literary analysis skills and creative writing techniques learned in the classroom to a real-world editing task.

Home Hydroponics Design for Family Sustainability

Your Sweet Spot Life is seeking an innovative design for a home-based hydroponics system that can sustainably provide fresh produce for a family of four, including two adults and two teenagers. The project aims to create a system that is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, fitting seamlessly into a home environment. The design should focus on maximizing space efficiency and ease of use, ensuring that the system can be maintained with minimal effort. Learners will apply their knowledge of plant biology, sustainable design, and engineering principles to develop a solution that meets these criteria. The project will involve researching existing hydroponics systems, identifying key components, and designing a prototype that can be easily replicated by homeowners.

Website Optimization and Cleanup for Your Sweet Spot Life

Your Sweet Spot Life is seeking to enhance the functionality and user experience of its two existing websites. While the current designs are satisfactory, there is a need for a comprehensive cleanup to ensure the sites are streamlined and efficient. The project involves optimizing the websites for mobile devices, ensuring that they are fully responsive and accessible on various screen sizes. Additionally, certain elements that no longer serve their intended purpose need to be identified and removed to improve site performance and user navigation. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their web development and design skills, focusing on optimization techniques and user experience improvements. The goal is to deliver a polished, user-friendly online presence that aligns with the company's brand and objectives.

Hybrid HR Structure Design

Your Sweet Spot Life is seeking to develop a pioneering HR framework that balances the autonomy of independent collaborators with the stability of salaried employment for its joint venture partners. The challenge lies in crafting a structure that fosters innovation and flexibility while ensuring job security and consistent benefits. This project aims to explore and design a hybrid HR model that aligns with the company's ethos and operational goals. Learners will analyze existing HR models, identify key elements that can be integrated into a hybrid system, and propose a comprehensive HR structure that meets these dual objectives. The project will require a thorough understanding of HR principles, employment law, and organizational behavior to ensure the proposed model is both innovative and feasible

Sustainable Festival Series Design

Your Sweet Spot Life is seeking a team of learners to design a sustainable business model for an innovative festival series. The festival is inspired by the compelling story of Colten and Phoenix, focusing on themes of overcoming abuse, healing, and community resilience. The project aims to integrate interactive storytelling, educational workshops, and market opportunities, with a strong emphasis on sustainability in tourism, community engagement, and local economic impact. Students will apply their classroom knowledge to create a cohesive plan that aligns with these themes, ensuring the festival is both impactful and sustainable. The challenge is to develop a model that not only captivates audiences but also supports local economies and promotes environmental responsibility.

Project Timeline and Resource Allocation for Your Sweet Spot Life

Your Sweet Spot Life is seeking to streamline its project management by developing a comprehensive timeline for its various ongoing and upcoming projects. The goal is to determine the schedule, budget, and marketing campaigns, along with identifying potential partners needed to achieve the company's objectives. This project will enable the company to have a clear roadmap, ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and with effective marketing strategies. The learners will apply their classroom knowledge in project management, budgeting, and marketing to create a detailed and actionable timeline. This project will involve analyzing current project data, forecasting future needs, and proposing a cohesive plan that aligns with the company's goals.

E-Commerce Shopping Cart System Development

The primary goal of this project is to integrate and unify Your Sweet Spot Life's disparate systems into a cohesive and powerful e-commerce platform, thereby enhancing the organization's digital presence and operational efficiency. The key objectives are: E-commerce Integration: Transform the existing systems into a full-fledged e-commerce solution, enabling users to browse, select, and purchase a variety of products and services. Unify Backend Systems: Seamlessly integrate the mobile app, website, and passenger delivery system, ensuring they work in harmony and share data effectively. Improve User Experience: Optimize the user journey by providing a seamless shopping and service-booking experience across the website and mobile app. Data Consolidation: Harmonize and consolidate data from various sources to ensure data integrity and consistency throughout the platform. Secure and Scalable Infrastructure: Implement a robust backend infrastructure that is secure, scalable, and capable of handling increased traffic and transactions.

Legal Document Drafting for Artist Representation

Your Sweet Spot Life, a company dedicated to supporting artists, requires two critical legal documents to streamline its operations and protect the interests of the artists it represents. The first document is an Artist Copyright License Agreement, which will outline the terms and conditions under which a party can use an artist's copyrighted works. The second document is an Artist Agency Agreement, detailing the terms of representation, responsibilities, compensation, and other essential aspects of the professional relationship between the artist and the agency. This project aims to provide learners with practical experience in drafting legal documents, applying their classroom knowledge of contract law and intellectual property rights. The project will involve researching legal standards, drafting clear and concise agreements, and ensuring that the documents are legally sound and beneficial to both parties involved.

The Reservoir CRM/App and Community Support Network Project

The main goal for this project is to test the custom built CRM/App and collaborate with a sample group of businesses across our nation wide network to work out any bugs and customize the system to each communities unique needs. The project also involves writing a log to report on any issues and solutions.

Google Doodle Style Designs for Your Sweet Spot Life

The main goal for the project is to create a collection of google doodle style designs for the front end of the Your Sweet Spot Life website. The designs should be vibrant, captivating, and resonate with the company's commitment to storytelling, creativity, and innovation. The designs should inspire, educate, and showcase a diverse range of talent across various categories, reflecting the company's dedication to nurturing raw talent and supporting artisans and visionaries.

Redesign of Your Sweet Spot Life Website/App

The goal of this project is to redesign Your Sweet Spot Life's website/app to connect with their CRM system. This includes integrating their docuseries information, Marguerite Apotre's involvement, business/life coaching services, plans for the future, community supports and connection's

S.T.A.R.T. Program Networking

The main goal for the project is to work with a cross section different craftsmanship focused industries to develop a curriculum for business training and community development. The final deliverable will be a program that walk people who want to be business owners through a 5 step process we have created. Our aim is to use the courses developed to launch pre-startup and startup business owners into their chosen fields.

The Portal Festival Curation for Your Sweet Spot Life

The main goal for the project is to curate a festival that will be in person and online across multiple locations. The project will involve working with a team for a 3-day event and being a contact point between various stakeholders. The project will also involve acting on the data collected over several months to start planning and organizing the festival.

App Development for Your Sweet Spot Life

The main goal for the project is to build an app for Your Sweet Spot Life's website that is compatible with various app stores such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft. The app should provide a seamless user experience and allow users to access the company's content and services on their mobile devices. This will involve several different steps for the students, including Understanding the company's vision, mission, and goals to align the app development with the company's ethos. Developing a user-friendly interface that reflects the creativity and innovation of Your Sweet Spot Life. Ensuring compatibility with Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Microsoft Store. Testing the app for functionality, performance, and user experience. Implementing feedback and making necessary improvements based on user testing.

Resource Sovereignty in Canada

The main goal for the project is to write a report on wild natural resources, food, animals, soil conditions, weather, and other resources that can be used to create the products needed to live in Canada. The focus should also be on ways of minimizing ecological impact and fostering responsible management. The goal is to understand how natural resources can be used to achieve resource sovereignty in Canada.

S.T.A.R.T Curriculum Development Project

The Goal To create a comprehensive curriculum for the S.T.A.R.T program, which stands for Systematic Training and Restoration Team. The program has two sides For businesses and homeowners looking to streamline their lives and work For struggling professionals with mental health and work issues. The curriculum should address the needs of both sides and provide ongoing support

Ecological Impact Study For A Three Day Festival

We are planning to do a 3-day festival in an ecologically sensitive location. Do an environmental impact study to determine how we can bring the festival to that location. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Research and Familiarization Understand the ecologically sensitive location selected for the festival. Research the existing environmental conditions, flora, and fauna. Waste Management Conduct an in-depth analysis of the waste that will be generated during the festival. Explore sustainable alternatives for packaging and materials. Develop a comprehensive waste management plan Waste disposal procedures Segregation methods Recycling initiatives Accommodations Camping facilities Boats Tents Etc. Water Treatment Analyze the impact on local water bodies, especially the ocean. Assess the condition of existing pipes (over 100 years old). Research the existing water infrastructure at the location. Propose solutions for water treatment systems. Explore modern water treatment technologies. Consider eco-friendly alternatives.

Cross Canada Live Show Business Research Project And Outreach

To find and invite business to join our live show. We are looking for 5 locations per province along Highway 1 in small towns 30,000 and less and 10 locations for all 3 Territories in Canada. We are looking for small companies in a broad range of industries that fit our 4 company pillars. Those pillars are Craftsmanship Innovation Education Sustainability

Time Traveling Female Freedom Fighters

The goal of this project is to edit an already written adult content book and turn it into a youth trilogy about a team of female freedom fighters who travel through time to save the various planets in their spheres. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Editing the manuscript to make it suitable for a younger audience. Read the unedited content Determine and write a report on the best course of action for editing the material Streamlining the storyline and characters for the books Researching the various planets and their histories Work closely with the author to craft the revised story

Community Collaborators Report For Live Cross Canada Docuseries

The goal of this project is to write a report outlining potential investors and collaborators across Canada. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Developing a plan to reach out to potential collaborators. Researching potential collaborators and their interests. Establishing contact with potential collaborators. Creating a network of contacts and relationships. Assessing potential collaborations and determining the best fit for Your Sweet Spot Life.

Editing a Novel About Love, Loss, and Self-Discovery

The project is to edit a novel called Where The Light Lives is about a young woman named Scarlet Graham who is from Prince Edward Island. She has just finished her teaching program and is going to Alberta to start her first job. She falls in love with the principal Eli Stone of the school she is teaching at. The novel is a the start of a multi-generational series of love, loss, and self-discovery in Kananaskis Country Alberta. This project will involve several different steps for the students, including: Adding additional elements to the novel to help flesh out the story and characters. Editing the novel to ensure it is cohesive and well-written. Checking for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Reading and understanding the novel. Note: This is not a ghost writing situation you will get full credit as a contributor/ cowriter/editor of the book in the event of it being published.

Agricultural Practices in Canada: A Geographically Focused Report

The goal of this project is to research and create a geographically focused report on the various historical, present and potential future developments of agricultural, textile, herb practices in Canada. This includes aquaponics, hydroponics, permaculture, food forestry, regenerative and other ecologically sustainable farming practices. The project will also locate 13 suitable ecological zones in each Canadian province and territory where the various types of agricultural practices can thrive. The project will explain the rational for each location and the timeframe required to make them viable food supplies for a 250 kilometer radius around the agricultural zone.

Festival of Local Businesses in Ocean Falls

To write a comprehensive itinerary for a 3-day festival. The purpose of the festival is to showcase Canadian businesses. The event is scheduled to take place in Ocean Falls next summer. The scope of this project includes writing a detailed itinerary and budget for transportation, arrival, setup, workshops, live performances, site tours, food services, and take-down procedures. Additionally, students will determine the necessary staff required to successfully host the 3-day event, including the calculation of the average cost of hiring staff at industry-competitive rates.

Analyzing Major Supply Chains in Canada

The goal of this project is to hire a team of students to write a report analyzing the major supply chains in Canada. The focus should be on the connection points between small crop farms, lumber, minerals, gems, oil, small batch manufacturers, craftsmen, and skills-based services, local distributors and sellers. Additionally, the team should look at small companies that control the whole process from start to finish, such as Stormy Acres, a hops farm that also makes and sells its own soap at markets and fairs.