Introduction:

You are required to select a small project for step-wise application of the knowledge acquired during this course. It could be a web site, a mobile app, etc. Focus on something that solves a problem or fills a need. Your project needs to be sufficiently complex to show your ability to design multiple screens and interaction flows as the user carries out a small number of tasks. You will be using the same project to work on in other assignments during the entire semester.

For this assignment you need to do the following:

Brainstorm ideas. You might want to use a free, online mind-mapping tool like SpiderScribe or Mindomo (NOT compulsory). Here are some questions you might want to consider to focus your brainstorming:

Think of a service you or your friends use. Whats the biggest avoidable hassle (inconvenience) customers must endure?

What happens in your daily routine that is complex or confusing? How could you simplify it?

Think of a domain that interests you: shopping, elementary education, exercise, social media, etc. What possibilities are there to do something new or better? What might be redesigned for newer or different technologies like smart phones or gaming platforms?

Narrow your choices down to ONE best idea.

Answer the following questions.

Q1: What is the problem? Why is it interesting?

Q2: Who are the main users affected?

Q3: List the main goals of your project.

Q4: Describe in your own words similar work in at least ONE published paper, make sure you cite the paper in APA style.