I enjoyed reading your reflections, particularly, the connections you made between Backward Design and your game project for CSC 299. Your example of restarting after defining your outcomes clearly demonstrates how goal-oriented planning can turn frustration into motivation. I also appreciated how you tied Design Thinking to empathy and iteration in your work on the Saanich Peninsula Stroke Recovery Association website. The way you described feedback as an opportunity for growth rather than failure really aligns with the iterative spirit of design learning.
I wonder if you could expand a bit more on how these design principles might connect to teaching or learning environments. Overall, your post was thoughtful and clearly grounded in experience.