Mod 11: Major Project / Thesis Materials

Based on instructor feedback, continue to refine Deliverable 1, 2, or 4 and make any refinements to the visual design of Deliverable 3 as suggested by instructor.

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Updated Materials Matrix:

Deliverable 4:

Motion Graphic Ads

I tried a white font in the first ad, and kept the color in the other three for easy color comparisons.

Deliverable 4:

Posters

App & Web User Testing:

Participant

Tester 1:

Ming, 04/01/2023 19:00 pm

Ming graduated a year ago and is an engineer in a technology company. He currently has a stable job, so he plans to have a pet.

Tester 2:

Lexi, 04/15/2023 20:30 pm

Lexi has a ragdoll cat and is an experienced pet owner. She regularly follows pet-related information on social media and apps, such as pet knowledge and pet supplies.

Tester 3:

Yao, 04/15/2023 20:50 pm

Yao has raised a Shiba Inu for less than a year. As a novice pet owner, he often asks his friends for help on how to raise pets properly.

App prototype testing summary

Task 1: Users complete the pet matching survey, get a list of matching pets, and follow the steps to find a breeder.

∙ In the question about barking, add a slider to make it easier for users to answer this question.

∙ In the question about pet sizes, added icons to visualize the different sizes.

∙ On the page of pet matching results, enlarge the keywords.

∙ On the page of pet matching results, add the breeder's image.

∙ Increase the font size of body text.

Task 2: The tester reads an article in the learning function.

Task 3: Testers get in touch with an expert online in the "Ask Online" page.

Overall

Web prototype testing summary

Task 1: Testers need to browse the home page.

∙ The text in the home page header is too long.

∙ Add download information to the home page.

Task 2: Testers need to browse the function introduction page.

Task 3: Testers need to browse the learning kit information and register through the "Get free gift" button.

Overall

Refined App Prototype

App Prototype

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Publication User Testing

Reflection

Describe your design process with the second deliverable this module.

This week I continued to revise the poster based on feedback and suggestions.

With reference to the module content and readings, how might your thesis project become a product or service that you could exploit for a non-profit or for-profit purpose?

I strongly believe that my thesis project can be transformed into a non-profit product or service. The project's primary goal is to provide potential pet owners with a tool that can match them with the best pet breeds, offer comprehensive pet knowledge, connect them with trustworthy breeders, and provide them with support from professional pet experts. This can help them understand pets and their own capabilities better, ultimately preventing them from giving up their pets due to unforeseen difficulties.

Furthermore, the project can help reduce the stress on shelters, as it encourages responsible pet ownership. Additionally, the app allows users to adopt pets from shelters, which can help stray animals find new homes more safely and quickly. This initiative not only benefits pet owners but also supports animal welfare, which is a crucial aspect of non-profit work.

Describe the most useful and interesting things you have learned this module.

This week I did user testing of the website and deliverable 1. Based on the feedback from participants I think the improved website works better with the app. Also, by getting participants' feedback on Deliverable 1, I gained some suggestions for continuing to improve the magazine, which was very meaningful for the development of my project.

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Previous Outcomes

DS Chart

Materials Matrix

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