Application Design: Final Project
10/6/24 - 29/7/24 // W8-W15
Mercy Chong HuiZiun // 0360929
Application Design // BDCM
Final Project: Completed App Design (High-Fi Prototype)
Instructions
Fig 1.0 Module Information Booklet
Final Project: Completed Mobile Application Design
Prototype submission:
Reflections
Experience
The journey of redesigning the MyRapid PULSE app was both challenging and
rewarding. From the beginning we started off with finding existing apps and choose the final one to redesign and this already required some research on the app that you want to redesign, app features etc. After that, we are required to conduct interviews and
surveys to gather insights on user needs and pain points. This was
followed by card sorting as well. Creating
the
lo-fi prototype involved focusing on core functionalities in the app and interface layout,
and managing my time during this phase was pretty tough I would say.
Transitioning to the hi-fi prototype required more attention to the app's visual details and user interactions like which buttons to click, with user testing playing a crucial
role in refining the design. Throughout all these processes, I definitely learned a lot of new knowledge especially on the app itself that I chose which is the MyRapid PULSE app as I have never used this app nor most of my friends but I decided to try to redesign this app out as a challenge to myself (which I don't think I did my best) to redesign this app to help improve the app better for the developers. It was a great learning experience for me knowing that I'll be in this kind of working industry and environment in the future is something I get to prepare myself before the working world.
Observation
During the initial research phase, conducting interviews and surveys
revealed common user frustrations with the current app, such as difficulty
in navigation and lack of accuracy in the real-time transit information updates. Card sorting sessions
provided valuable insights into how users categorize information, helping
to create a logical and user-friendly structure. The iterative process of
lo-fi prototyping highlighted the importance of focusing on functionality
before aesthetics. User testing of the hi-fi prototype underscored the
necessity of incorporating user feedback to enhance the overall user
experience.
Findings
The research phase confirmed the need for a user-centered design
approach. Interviews and surveys highlighted specific areas for
improvement, while card sorting helped refine the app’s information
architecture. The lo-fi prototype stage demonstrated the value of
iterative design and the importance of prioritizing core functionalities.
Transitioning to the hi-fi prototype and conducting user testing
emphasized the critical role of user feedback in creating a polished,
intuitive interface. Overall, the project reinforced the significance of
thorough research, iterative design, and continuous user engagement in
developing an effective app.
