Initial Mid Fi Prototype: https://www.figma.com/file/QeGnAb95hB5uu1amQLfXan/MidFi-Prototype-1?node-id=0%3A1
Updated Mid Fi Prototype:
Feedback driven changes:
- Switched event and time columns in daily screen so the summary of events is easier to grasp
- Created household view in monthly screen so the dynamic availability of an entire household is visible
- Included ambient view with user selected artwork to clarify concept and solidify understanding of how this product would be situated in relation to the rest of the physical space
High Fi Prototype & Renders:
Final Product Renders:
Reflections
Going through the full iterative design process was an eye opening experience. One of my biggest takeaways is the importance of comprehensive, unbiased user research — it proved to be incredibly important during the ideation phase when I had a wealth of valuable research to look back on and formulate products.
I also improved my proficiency with digital prototyping tools and created renders to put my product in context, outlining possible use cases and situations where the calendar may be useful.
Overall, I enjoyed the process immensely; if given more time, I would try building a functional app that mimics the processes of this product and conduct user research by mounting a tablet in high traffic household areas and observing the way they interacted with it. From there, I would be able to further refine the product by allowing users to interact with the tangible product instead of abstract prototypes.
