It is an app that helps users easily use the machines in the laundry. It is also the practice from design methodology to high-fidelity prototypes. I tried to apply most of knowledge and techniques in the first semester to the project.
Task and User Group
First, I identify the task and the user group. The design process is iterative. The design process is divided into three stages, concept design, development design and detail design, before the final production is created. The design process usually shift and iterate between and among these stages, developing the fuzzy concept into a clear goal.
User Research
Target users use the appropriate technology to meet demands in a specific activity. I made clear the work of the design project when using PACT technology.
Decision: Based on the user research, I decided to design an application related to washers and dryers.
Secondary Research
By studying target users, I found the most serious potential problems, so I began to conduct in-depth research on washers and dryers.
Personas
I created a main Persona that represents real needs of users. It helps me summarize user research results to guide design.
User Experience Map
I recorded my thoughts and feelings as I used the machines. Based on the research, the user experience map helped me identify potential design opportunities.
Ideation
I used sketches to describe ideas and turn ideas into digital pictures.
Wireframes
With the development of ideas, I added emotional design methods while thinking about functions.
Paper Prototype
I made the paper mockup to test the workflow and several functions. During the test, I found some problems with the APP. For example, the reminder function should be designed as an interesting voice reminder instead of directly entering the chat function, which can lead to complicated steps. When the user want to changes an appointment, they can use the chat function to communicate with others to change the time.
First Testing
Digital Prototype
User Testing
Gray testing
Jeffrey testing
Interface Display
Video of Dynamic Effects
Dynamic effects can be more intuitive to display users how to use the Wasdry App.
Gain
In the last project of the first semester, I applied all the knowledge I have learned to practice. By learning step by step, I feel the harvest is great, thanks.
