Universal Design Methods

• From the book I selected two different methods to map out my process, I created both a concept map with additional synthesis in addition to a persona — my project has gone through a series of iteration and this is what made the most sense to map out my process

 

Concept Map

• For the concept map I identified which areas of the my design would be best expressed to my audience — this led me to discover additional questions and area of focus that I would like to work in

 

Persona 1 of 3

• The persona I used is to support my presentation in the future and to ground my research as I need to reflect back to how I’ve arrived at conclusions
  • I’ve scheduled an additional call to focus on another two personas (the parent & the child) who will be interacting with the designs that I create

 

Production Calendar

Best Practices For Work:

• Outline what specifically needs to be done on a weekly basis (projections in thesis tend to be more confusing for me than helpful
• Communication earlier versus later in the form of feedback from peers

Week II (Mon & Wed Class)

• Determine research strategies to help refine process and the new idea I’m focused on creating
• Begin user research in the form of contextual inquiries in user interviews
• Create moodboard that will support the process of look and feel research

Weekend for Week II

• Research and purchase materials that will be helpful with creating the prototype
• If possible book appointment at the lasercutting lab to reduce time spent creating prototype in week III
• Create presentation for Week 3 that covers the work done through Thesis I

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Week III Mon & Wed Class

• Review in class I’m finding the specific notes confusing on the syllabus around what is specifically due