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Brisbane City Council Events Application - 1 - Coggle Diagram
Brisbane City Council Events Application - 1
Developer Problems
User Interface
Screens (Features)
Home Screen
A filter button to filter relevant results and display them to the user. This will make the process for searching events more efficient as the dataset is quite large.
Displays relevant information about all the events within the dataset by retrieving the JSON dataset and decoding the data into swift code to output to the user.
Add event button, which adds the event to the my events screen
My Events
User is able to create a list of upcoming events they are interested in
Remove events button which removes the selected event from the my events screen
More Information Screen
Back button to return to previous screen
Shows more relevant information about the event (such as time, date, location, etc.)
Accessible from both Home and My Events screens by pressing on an event.
Usability Principles
Layout must be simplistic, consistent, and feel intuitive to the user (Usability, Effectiveness)
The application must comply with the Consistent User Experience Standards to meet expected client requirements (CUE)
All screens must be easy to read all information (Effectiveness)
The application must comply with the Australian Accessibility Standards
Easily identifiable buttons and symbols to ensure errors are minimised (Effectiveness, Utility)
Error messages or validation messages are clear and specific and do not cause the form to be completely reset (Accessibility) - (Australian Accessibility Standards)
Consistent Layout to other similar apps to ensure users can learn the general layout of the app (Learnability, Accessibility)
The user interface must follow the principles of visual communication, to ensure they are easy to read and use for people of all ages and abilities (Accessibility, Utility)
A scrolling feature must be incorporated, to make the user feel in control and make searching through the results more efficient (Effectiveness, Utility).
User Problems
Alec
Brazilian student currently studying at the University of Queensland
Has a very small group of friends and he is new to the country
Joelyn
Time poor university student
Often has family and friends visit from Malaysia and would like to take them to events that showcase Brisbane and Austraila
Loves night-time events
Jin
Highschool 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
User Requirements
Must include list of events to showcase to the user in a fast and efficient way
Must display the information to the users using an iOS device
Client Problems
Requirements
Feature a responsive interface that meets the usability and accessibility requirements of the intended user group.
Comply with the Consistent User Experience Standards (CUE)
The application must be accessible on iOS devices
Comply with the Australian Accessibility Standards
Must retrieve relevant information from dataset and display it to the user
Include coded components to retrieve data from the API
Must include a list of events to showcase to the user in a fast and efficient way
Must display the information to the users using an iOS device
Must allow the user to create their own list of upcoming events to view at a later date
Competitors
Eventbrite
Contains information of upcoming events and displays relevancy
From music festivals, marathons, conferences, community rallies, and fundraisers, to gaming competitions and air guitar contests
User is able to purchase tickets for events from the application
Ticketing and event mobile application which assists businesses organise and sell tickets to events
Free Application for mobile devices (iOS and Android)
The user must sign up to access all the features available such as purchasing tickets
The users are overwhelmed with information about events and it is often difficult to find events
Unation
Mobile and online application/software used for searching for nearby events using the users location
Allows the user to search for favourited venues, teams, musicians, etc.
Allows connection with friends publically rather than chatting online, creating physical friendships
Allows the user to create their own public or private events to invite others.
Lets the user promote their event by setting categories, including others and publicising it anywhere
The user must sign up to use this application
visitBrisbane
The application also shows relevant hotels and places to eat based on events
Shows the user suitability including family friendly events or 18+ events
This website allows the user to view upcoming events and all relevant information easily
Categorises the events by genre/type and location
Lots of tabs used for specific events and categories which improves the utility and usefulness of the website
User does not require sign up, and can view all events anonymously
The user cannot store events to make their own list of upcoming events
Constraints
6 week time constraint
iOS Application
Mobile Application
Impacts
The user could be more obliged to increase expenditure on events. As the target audience includes young adults who have little money, this could become an issue
The user could start to attend more events and improve social connections with others. Which boosts the user's friendships for confident young citizens of Brisbane
The application will encourage positive engagement with others by going to events, thus reducing loneliness and depression.
The application would increase the economy of the local businesses and food carts at some of the events.
