A search for all Kite Messenger videos and pages will reveal many traditional variations, plans, and design ideas.
If you are being graded for AWES autonomy, the messenger is magic. Windy Skies is right for you not to neglect feeling kite power. Try a kite like this Prism Synapse, for ~50USD, and maybe get ideas for future work.
Consider AWE as a hot career path, not just a great student project idea.