This project assesses the iterative design and development process carried out in the creation of an Android mobile application titled ‘Right Here Right Now’. The primary goal of this project was to create an application that could provide users with an understanding of the current atmosphere at nearby Places of Interest (POIs). There is presently … Continue reading Overview

Two areas of research were needed to be explored in order to create a mobile application with enjoyable UI/UX; literature review and user field studies. The literature review undertaken addressed techniques used to harness online information, how existing information online can act as a narrative for real time occurrences, the cognitive science behind user interfaces … Continue reading Research

At the very beginning, initial research and initial design exploration overlap. This is occurs as one is exploring how viable certain interactive media problem solutions can be in order to improve an issue in everyday living. A User Centered Design (UCD) framework was undertaken for the development of this project.  Abiding UCD processes involved giving … Continue reading Design Process

Three user tests were carried out for the three different fidelity stages. There are various ways in which a product can be examined. Personally, I find heuristic evaluations to be very effective. However, as meeting deadlines was a factor I chose to use a “think out loud” method. The same technique was used for all … Continue reading User Testing

After numerous tested iterative designs, it was possible to begin development of the app. Earlier prototypes should have eliminated all major flaws at this point. I will be vague about the development process for two reasons. Firstly, I don’t want to reveal any coding techniques that are my own. Secondly, writing about code can be … Continue reading Development Process

Demo Day The high fidelity version of the mobile application was demonstrated to the public from the 29th of August until the 1st of September at the Dawn exhibition. The app was well received by the public and many were interested in knowing when it is available for download. In preparation for my demonstration I … Continue reading Demonstration