Brisbane Events (Mindmap 1)

Client Problems

Developer Problems

User Problems

Alec

Joelyn

Jin

  • High school student in Brisbane
  • Has lived in West End his whole life but is interested in making a list of events that he can share with his friends
  • Brazilian student currently studying at University of Queensland
  • Would like to know what's happening in Brisbane
  • Has a very small group of friends and he is new to the country
  • Time poor uni student
  • Often has family and friends visit from Malaysia and would like to take them to events that showcase Brisbane and Australia
  • Loves night-time events

Constraint: 6-7 weeks

Competitors

Requirements

https://www.mustdobrisbane.com/whats-on

  • gives events with images
  • gives a small summary while also allowing users to view more information of the event

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/d/australia--brisbane-city/events/

  • gives future events that are close to the current date
  • gives the date and time of events

https://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/whats-on

  • seperate events to themes
  • have a "must see" events most likely from popularity
  • Be accessible on iOS devices
  • Feature a responsive interface that meets the usability and accessibility requirements of the intended user group.
  • Meet the Consistent User Experience Standard (CUE) as described on https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/cue (Module 1 and Module 2)
  • Comply with Australian accessibility standards
  • an algorithm to retrieve and display the data from the API
  • code to retrieve data from the API
  • efficient code
  • data is displayed on the same Screen
  • JSON needs to:
  • use the stated dataset (http://www.trumba.com/calendars/brisbane-city-council.json)
  • connect to the dataset
  • display only the stated data
  • include column headings for the data

User Principles

User interface

Impacts

  • reduce loneliness and depression
  • allows people to socialise
  • helps make ‘a city where young people are healthy, valued, resilient and confident young citizens who actively contribute to a better Brisbane’ supporting the vision of Brisbane City Council’s Youth Strategy
  • allows users to attend events in Brisbane more frequently

Background is simple and consistent (white) - accessibility and learnability

Home page:
Buttons which separates the events with genres (value) in JSON

Event list page:
After button is pressed, a list for events with the same genre is given. All details are given in the list

Events shown are seperated with their genre - learnability, accessibility, utility, effectiveness

Event page:
After pressing an event on the event list page, users are taken to see another page which allows users to view more information of the event as there are sign up url's for users in specific events, this allows easier viewing of the event users are interested in

Alternative texts for images - accessibility

Favourite Pages:
After pressing a star on the home page, users are taken to a seperate page showing all of the events they favourited when the see the details of an event

Terms and conditions page:
The terms and conditions will state what the app takes responsibility for and their rights with the users personal information (not needed so it will not ask)

To ensure confidentiality, a password is used to disclose the events the users have favourites/interested in. - safety and utility

Events users are interested in can be favourited to allow easier access to event details - usability and accessibility