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== Feedback on Prototype 1 & 2 == | == Feedback on Prototype 1 & 2 == | ||
PROTOTYPE TESTING: | PROTOTYPE TESTING: | ||
Participant Demographics 2 Female, | Participant Demographics | ||
2 Female, 2 Male | |||
Occupation: Students | |||
Age Range : 20-25 | |||
Has experience with technology | |||
Goal of Test: | Goal of Test: | ||
The test was to show how users can identify and understand the functionalities of two different prototypes. The first prototype was a smartphone with an adjustable screen and shortcut buttons. The second prototype was a touch screen smartphone with a touchscreen keyboard. We also wanted to test the understanding of the user’s ability to navigate through the web browser on these prototypes. | The test was to show how users can identify and understand the functionalities of two different prototypes. The first prototype was a smartphone with an adjustable screen and shortcut buttons. The second prototype was a touch screen smartphone with a touchscreen keyboard. We also wanted to test the understanding of the user’s ability to navigate through the web browser on these prototypes. | ||
Issues Identified: | Issues Identified: | ||
The first tester stated that the features on the smartphone looked too cumbersome and made the phone appear to be really large. Also she mentioned her concern on the adjustable feature and its durability after a prolonged time of use. With the second prototype, the tester suggested that since it is a touch screen phone, the shortcut buttons shouldn’t be so many. The second tester had the same concerns with the adjustable function and its durability. | The first tester stated that the features on the smartphone looked too cumbersome and made the phone appear to be really large. Also she mentioned her concern on the adjustable feature and its durability after a prolonged time of use. With the second prototype, the tester suggested that since it is a touch screen phone, the shortcut buttons shouldn’t be so many. The second tester had the same concerns with the adjustable function and its durability. | ||
Layout/Design: | Layout/Design: | ||
Both testers liked the overall design of both prototypes but suggested the amount of buttons be reduced. Also since the screen needs to be flexible enough to expand, the material used on the phone must be scratch resistant and bendable. | Both testers liked the overall design of both prototypes but suggested the amount of buttons be reduced. Also since the screen needs to be flexible enough to expand, the material used on the phone must be scratch resistant and bendable. | ||
Navigation/Structure: | Navigation/Structure: | ||
The first tester was able to identify the main menu features based on the icons represented on the screen. The second tester was unfamiliar with the smartphone features so found it difficult to understand some of the icons. The browsing navigation was easy for both testers to understand because of its simple layout. The last tester recognized the directions in which the screen can adjust and suggested that the directions focus on left and right only. | The first tester was able to identify the main menu features based on the icons represented on the screen. The second tester was unfamiliar with the smartphone features so found it difficult to understand some of the icons. The browsing navigation was easy for both testers to understand because of its simple layout. The last tester recognized the directions in which the screen can adjust and suggested that the directions focus on left and right only. | ||
Issues to Fix: | Issues to Fix: | ||
After collecting the feedback from all test subjects, we decided that there needs to be some modification to the adjustable screen feature to make it durable which includes: direction of adjustment, material used, and pullout function such as a tab for screen. Also the shortcut buttons on both prototypes should be reduced so that it doesn’t conflict with the physical design of phone. For the second prototype, the sliding touch screen function should be modified so that the two separate screens can work in unison. | After collecting the feedback from all test subjects, we decided that there needs to be some modification to the adjustable screen feature to make it durable which includes: direction of adjustment, material used, and pullout function such as a tab for screen. Also the shortcut buttons on both prototypes should be reduced so that it doesn’t conflict with the physical design of phone. For the second prototype, the sliding touch screen function should be modified so that the two separate screens can work in unison with both screens have equal size. Finally, we need to consider the screen’s function if the user is to receive a call while browsing and the screen is it’s adjusted state. | ||
Changes We Proposed and Will Implement: | Changes We Proposed and Will Implement: | ||
The second tester suggested that with the adjustable screen feature we add a rotate feature that will allow the user to view the screen in both landscape and portrait orientation. Also we want to add a sharablilty function for both prototypes so that people can connect and share information. | The second tester suggested that with the adjustable screen feature we add a rotate feature that will allow the user to view the screen in both landscape and portrait orientation. Also we want to add a sharablilty function for both prototypes so that people can connect and share information. | ||
== Feedback == | == Feedback == | ||
[any feedback left by tutors Or mentors] | [any feedback left by tutors Or mentors] | ||