Reflection:
- Storyboards and sitemaps: These tools were explored in detail, covering their value in user-centered design.Storyboards, through visualization and narrative, enhance user empathy and engagement, while sitemaps provide a hierarchical overview of a digital product's structure.
- Autonomous vehicles: The lecture delved into the world of self-driving cars, discussing use cases, challenges, types, control mechanisms, safety features, and potential benefits for the future.
Inspiring Ideas:
- Futuristic car concepts: The brainstorming session generated intriguing ideas for an autonomous car project,including neural link compatibility for car seats, voice-activated lighting ("clap twice!"), luxurious interiors inspired by Casey Neistat's first-class videos, personalized controls, a camp mode (think personalized RV!), and even a "bounce mode" for off-road adventures or party vibes.
- Storyboarding tips: The lecture emphasized the power of stories in design, highlighting their role in visualization, memorability, empathy, and user engagement. Tips for effective storyboards included tying them to user stories and personas, incorporating participatory design with stakeholders, and focusing on clarity,authenticity, simplicity, and emotional resonance.
Further Exploration:
- "Ruined by Design" book recommendation: This book was suggested as a thought-provoking resource for examining everyday objects and considering how design choices can impact our lives, both positively and negatively.
- Gluten-free website sitemap: The lecture showcased a sitemap example of a gluten-free website, providing a visual representation of hierarchical information architecture.
Overall, week 4 of Interaction Design seems to have been a blend of theoretical foundations and practical exercises, offering valuable insights into storytelling, user-centered design tools, and the exciting world of autonomous vehicles.
Notes taken in lecture :
what we will be covering this week
quickfire
storyboards
sitemaps
instill
USE CASES AND APPLICATIONS