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Usability
Simple app design which does not overwhelm the users when first using the app. Spacing out menu items and information to avoid cluttering of information. This helps users use the app more effectively and be welcoming to new users, making it accessible. (Effectiveness/Accessibility)
Displaying the names of buttons either above, below or on icons and buttons would help users understand the functions of icons and buttons they may not be familiar with. (Effectiveness/Learnability/Utility)
Considers and complies with Australian Accessibility Standards of Page titles, Headings, Fields, Error messages and Accessibility options. This helps the users use the app effectively and be accessible for a variety of users. (Effectiveness/Accessibility)
Consistent placement of common buttons (e.g. back button on top left side of screen) and effective sizing of important buttons to ensure users are aware of its functions and significance. This helps improve users learn to use the app more effectively through the utility functions provided. (Effectiveness/Learnability/Utility)
Client (Brisbane something)
User Problem
Alec
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
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 Australia
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
Proposed solutions
Jin: App needs to allow users to add selected events to a list and view the conditions of the events including age as he is a high school student
Alec: App needs to display information on current and upcoming events in Brisbane.
Joelyn: App needs to display information and conditions of events in Brisbane including time of the event.
Requirements
A new mobile application for Brisbane young people that allows them to:
Use API data set (upcoming Brisbane City Council events)
Allow users to create a list of upcoming events they are interested in.
Find upcoming events
App must:
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
Comparable apps
Eventbrite
Find upcoming events on the week and weekend
Register for and get tickets to events
Find popular and recommended events near the user's location
View which events friends are going to
View event details, including maps and directions
All Events in City
View events by city or by location
Map events on google and share events with friends
Browse events categorically from various genres including activities, parties, fireworks, seminars, art events, workshops, conferences, or festival events on Chinese New year in the user's selected city
Adds selected events to the user's calendar
Filters events by date and categories
Impacts
Economic/Personal
More coverage of locations and spread of word, thus the city is further promoted
Users are able to view information about events in a simple and easy-to-understand format from the dataset
Users are able to check additional details on events such as the age requirements, price, location and more
Social
Users are able to share event details to others
Users are able to find events they are interested in and are able to attend through the information displayed through the app
Features
Screens
Home Screen
Displays buttons that directs the user to the Event Screen to view available events and the List Screen where users are able to view events they have added.
Event Screen
Displays all events near Brisbane City that are available
Displays brief extra information including event title and description of the events added by the user
Events that are unavailable due to cancellation or full reservations will be shaded out to indicate they are not available
List Screen
Displays a list of all events that the user had added from the Event Screen
Display option to remove events from the user list
Specific Event Screen?
Displays a photo of the selected event on the top side of the screen below the title of the event
Displays event information including title, description, start & end time, cost, age requirements, location and a URL weblink to the booking page for extra information and booking
Displays button to save events to the user's list which can be viewed in the List Screen
Key algorithm
Retrieve and display all information from the web API dataset from Brisbane City Council events