Furu_TVOS_Iteration2

Updated AppMap:

AppMap2

Findings from user testings:

  1. Instead of having a “trash can” delete button, use a filled heart button that users can tap to unfavorite – consistent UI/interactions
  2. There can be only one thing in focus – so if there is one item highlighted in red, there cannot be another item highlighted
  3. Do not need “go to favorites” link – not necessary; users can just swipe down to view the tab bar and go straight to the “favorites”
  4. Need to find some other Icons for the pin on the map, and the pin shouldn’t be in red – again, only one item can be in focus
  5. There need to be some indicators that indicates the pictures below are from other restaurants/other types of cuisine
  6. A hierarchy under hierarchy is confusing
  7. Redundant filter page

Design:

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Furu_Iteration3

Three Things learned from user testing:

(1). While doing user testing, give user a specific task to complete

(2). Prompt user with followup questions: “why are you doing this?” “Why would you do X instead of Y”

(3). Test with multiple users and find patterns (if one user suggests something but others don’t, that one specific user might be an outlier, so should cater to the majority of the audience)

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Prototype: https://marvelapp.com/f7i75a

Furu_Appmap Wireframe 2

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Three things I learned from user testing:

1. Tap is the primary action users would conduct instead of swiping. 

2. When user want to change the location, she wanted to tap on the work “Bangkok” directly (instead of going to setting).

3. Compared to the “Turkey” icon, the “plate” icon makes more sense as dishes.

#thursdayplays _ DuoLingo

DuoLingo is the #1 language learning app on Apple Store. Users can choose the language(s) and their desired study goal(s) for each language. DuoLingo taps into humans’ intrinsic motivation to complete goals by inviting users to set the goals for their intended languages at their own pace; every time when uses feeling the itch that they have left tasks unfinished, they would return to DuoLingo. DuoLingo also sends external trigger – task/goal reminder; these external triggers are owned triggers, meaning users can turn them on/off as they wish. If users keep missing their daily goals, instead of constantly sending reminders, DuoLingo would send out an email reminder, which is less invasive. Users accumulate “experience points” as they learn languages by gaining one point for a correct answer and losing one point for an error. The “experience points” could be considered as variable rewards because users could potentially lose points. The more interesting design of DuoLingo in my opinion is that users would have to complete the easier courses in order to advance and unlock more difficult course, which invites users to invest and store values in their apps, and makes it less desirable for users to switch into other language learning apps.

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View1 shows what happens when users open the app. A banner pops up at the bottom that reminds users of their daily goals, and the banner disappears after a few seconds, revealing View2. View2 shows a clean and clear interface where the primary button is distinctive, and system buttons in the navigation bar have a key blue color that implies interactivity. The contents on View2 are minimized to heighten the core functionality; no unnecessary texts/images or annoying ads. The app uses visual layers to express depth. When users tap into each course, they can swipe between different lessons or views within each course, shown in View3. View4 shows that an alert pops out when users try to quit in the middle of a lesson; the alert message is short and precise, clearly stating the action and the consequence. Users can also access in-app purchases (View5) and user profile (View6) from the navigation bar on View2. Overall, the app follows the principles of deference, clarity and depth.