In the final assignment you will work in groups of three (3) to prototype a mobile app for purchasing university parking permits. You will present your prototype as a set of design documents together with a recorded walkthrough of the interface functionality. The focus of this assignment is on creating a high fidelity model of the system. This is a team project.
The Design Report
The Design Report is a single team report that describes the functionality of the application in its final form. You should include descriptions of all of your functions and sketch the storyboard associated with each function. The report should cover these main sections:
1. An introduction to the application that you would expect to find on the Apple AppStore or Android Market/Google Play website. These descriptions are typically less than 100 words in length and need to entice users into downloading and using the application. Some descriptions include a screen image. You are welcome to include this as well.
2. A description of the functionality of the application. You can present this as a small user manual or as a hierarchical task analysis. Each function should include a storyboard or annotated sketch that shows clearly how users interact and what interface changes occur as a result of that interaction.
3. A justification for the design concept in terms of the usability of the design. You should explain why your decisions make sense and why your interface concept works for the application. Any preliminary designs can be included as an Appendix to the report.
The design report should not be overly long. I would much rather you spend time on the design instead of the report. However, the report needs to make sure that I understand your design and can follow your design decisions. It is important that you think about your decisions as you are developing your design. It is very hard to justify decisions after the product is complete.
You must acknowledge all statements and information taken from other sources and adhere to the guidelines published about plagiarism. All ideas and material taken from references must be cited and a full bibliography must be provided at the end of the report.
The Prototype
The application prototype is completed as a group presentation. The prototype can be presented in a number of forms. Within each form you should record a voice-over explanation of how the prototype works. The Prototype presentation does not have to be a fully-professional production. You can use whatever software package that you are comfortable with. The prototype presentation should have a length of about 3 to 4 minutes. You will need to think carefully about what you demonstrate and what you don't. YouTube contains a number of these presentations.
Submission Requirements
Your interface design will be submitted in a number of components some of which you complete as a group and some of which you complete as an individual. The following components are required to be submitted for this assignment:
1. The prototype of your interface completed as a short automated PowerPoint or video walkthrough. The walkthrough should provide the viewer with a demonstration of how the interface will provide the functionality required for the application. Weighting: 50% of the marks available for this assignment.
2. The design report which describes the functionality of the application and the justification of the design decisions during design of the application. Weighting: 40% of the marks available for this project.
3. A personal reflection (one per team member) providing details about your input into the project. What did you do? How did you do it? What aspects of the design are you most proud of? Describe your contribution. Weighting: 10% of the marks available for this project.
The assignment can be submitted online using the CloudDeakin website OR in paper based form (depending on how you choose to present your submission). Paper based submissions must be submitted via Building L in the assignment drop box, and must include the Faculty Assignment Cover Sheet.