Work$-$based Project $-30\%$

The objective of this project is to perform an interface analysis of an elevator OR an electronic floorplan directory.

Form a group $($Your lecturer will advise the number of members in a group$).$ In your group, choose ONE of the following tasks:

Locate elevator at THREE $(3)$ different premises: housing area $($PPR$,$ flat, apartment$)$; academic institution $($university$,$

college$)$; hospital.

Locate the electronic floorplan directory at THREE $(3)$ different premises: mall; museum $/$ exhibition hall; government

organization.

Based on your selection, complete the following requirement:

Study current interface.

$$ Background information of each chosen premises.

Provide basic info of each premises $+$ picture$($s$).$

$$ Do in$-$depth study of the interface at each chosen premises.

Provide pictures of the interface.

Describe how it is used.

Find common problem faced by regular user.

Identify problems $/$ issues $($especially for special type user i$.$e$.$ disable user, senior citizen and small children$).$

$$ Compare the interface from the three premises.

Propose a better interface.

Study user characteristics for each premises.

Identify

Task and domain knowledge

o Specific input and output expectation

Recommend input and$/$or output devices $($if possible, use novel, advance device$).$

Suggest an interaction style suitable for special user.

Visualize the new interface.

Evaluate the interface.

How does the new interface solve the problem identified in the current interface?

Which evaluation methods can be used to assess the interface?