Redesign Of MSOE Mobile

Project Summary:

For my Psychology of Design class, I and my group of 4 members were tasked with creating a new product. When ideating our group came up with the idea to recreate the mobile version of the myMSOE website. We realized from user research that the current website didn't meet user's needs which it was so important for us to recreate the whole experience. We were given almost the whole semester to continuously improve the design as we learned more material. The challenge in this process was having to go through the entire website to figure out what is most needed for users. Ensuring to put our own biases aside to really focus on what's important. This was an entire team effort but creating the mockups of the design was my task for the entire group. Using AdobeXD I meticulously designed the website with simplicity and effectiveness in mind to create the best user experience. 

Project Analysis:

Starting off this project me and my group members were very new to the UX ideology. When creating our first version of the app our original aim was to reduce the time needed to find info. This meant that there was no switching sites/apps and everything could be found on the app. After Reviewing the website we came up with 6 main widgets. These include a Student Resources page to include Transcripts, Schedules, and Account info. Also, a Resident Life will contain MSOE campus activities, clubs, dorm info, etc. A Registration button that will include new student info. A Public Safety button to include Emergency Contacts, how to report a lost ID, etc. And finally a financial info tab for financial aid, Tuition, and reimbursement info. Alongside a button for Canvas and to Book a Space. This was the beginning of our design process and continuing on onto out final product it taught us a multitude of skills/knowledge. Lessons about the importance of user-centricity products. Through numerous feedback and refinement, we honed our skills in creating intuitive interfaces that catered to the needs of our target audience. Also learning the significance of empathy in understanding user behaviors and preferences, prompted us to incorporate features that prioritized accessibility and ease of navigation. Additionally, we gained insights into the psychology of color and its influence on user perception and engagement. Also learning the importance of recognizing your own biases as to not interfere with your design. To improve on my skills for next time I plan on focusing on trying to learn about more deign element such as typography in order to create a better product.