After a week of solid ATWD work finally the focus was back to the Digital Media Project, of which is about 80% complete now.
The application itself is in fully working conditions with all requirements (except the forum which was decided against) in place.
I have been working on the web application on my own server throughout this assignment and this week saw a meeting with Tony the administrator of the site.
During this meeting we went though the current site and all the features included.
Tony was very pleased with the site and how interactive it was. Especially as he could remove any latest and security news which would prevent the site looking neglected.
I have currently wrote the majority of the report up and recieved feedback. So its a simple case of tidying everything up pulling all my appendices and references together, proof read after proof read and finally printing it all off.
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
IAD - children and the web
This week we looked at policys and how to go about working with children and the policies about children on the web. The video covered how it isn't safe for children to go out as much as it use to be so they are staying in, and so using computers going online playing games and using social networks. We think they are safe because they are inside however because we havent prepared them for the online world they are in as much risk as the outside world, and they are at as much risk of being bullied as they don't understand how both worlds are different.
We haven't realised that online and offline communication is much different, as because we aren't seeing the person you are talking to online you can press the button easier and say more offensive stuff. Therefore we haven't educated children in this aspect of using digital media either.
By telling a child not use certain websites they may then use them as it is natural to rebel again parents wishes. Therefore parents need to pay more attention to what their child is viewing/playing on and also ensure privacy checks and security checks are in place.
There should be more safety policies incoporated into websites, and instead of the user having to click on internet options and finding their way round the security measures there should be a options on the website that within a couple of clicks they can have a securer website for their children.
We haven't realised that online and offline communication is much different, as because we aren't seeing the person you are talking to online you can press the button easier and say more offensive stuff. Therefore we haven't educated children in this aspect of using digital media either.
By telling a child not use certain websites they may then use them as it is natural to rebel again parents wishes. Therefore parents need to pay more attention to what their child is viewing/playing on and also ensure privacy checks and security checks are in place.
There should be more safety policies incoporated into websites, and instead of the user having to click on internet options and finding their way round the security measures there should be a options on the website that within a couple of clicks they can have a securer website for their children.
current progress
its been a busy couple of months with all the assignment deadlines looming...
DMP - my digital media project is coming on well with most of the report written up and sent off to my supervisor for feedback. The site is also getting there, the user can now register which sends an authorisation and activation code to the user and admin. Once activated and authorised the user can log in and comes across a control panel which allows them to upload company details, and an image.
The latest and security feed is also up and running, and i am currently working on getting a message centre working, at the moment this is using a php script to retrieve the required users email address and sends them the message to their email.
CONSProj - The consultancy project is being presented to our client tonight over at St Pauls at their Anual general meeting.
ID - Interaction Design is due in this Thursday, out of all the modules this year this would be the one I am most dissapointed with. I think the reason behind this is because it isnt completely relevant to web design and evaluation a phone application didnt appeal to my group as much as creating websites with other modules.
IAD - Internet application development has taken a back seat over the last week or two dues to high demands from other modules, however once the assignment is handed out im sure focus will be bought back to this module.
ATWD - The current assignment is proving the hardest yet producing a RESTful web service to convert currencies, I will be spending the majority of next week working just on this module.
DMP - my digital media project is coming on well with most of the report written up and sent off to my supervisor for feedback. The site is also getting there, the user can now register which sends an authorisation and activation code to the user and admin. Once activated and authorised the user can log in and comes across a control panel which allows them to upload company details, and an image.
The latest and security feed is also up and running, and i am currently working on getting a message centre working, at the moment this is using a php script to retrieve the required users email address and sends them the message to their email.
CONSProj - The consultancy project is being presented to our client tonight over at St Pauls at their Anual general meeting.
ID - Interaction Design is due in this Thursday, out of all the modules this year this would be the one I am most dissapointed with. I think the reason behind this is because it isnt completely relevant to web design and evaluation a phone application didnt appeal to my group as much as creating websites with other modules.
IAD - Internet application development has taken a back seat over the last week or two dues to high demands from other modules, however once the assignment is handed out im sure focus will be bought back to this module.
ATWD - The current assignment is proving the hardest yet producing a RESTful web service to convert currencies, I will be spending the majority of next week working just on this module.
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Rinse and repeat
Releasing version after version before the final version goes live.
Is this a good or bad way to get the 'perfect' end product.
In a debate with Adam Kinder I was looking at the positive side to the rinse and repeat method.
The main points I came up with were as follows:
* By releasing versions it gives the users a feel for the main features that will available on the final product.
* It allows the users to give feedback and have a sense of ownership and feel as if their feedback has had an effect on the final design.
*It allows the designer to get feedback and know what changes NEED to be made rather than what they THINK needs to be changed.
*Gives the designer the opportunity to observe the users actions and patterns in how they will use the product.
*Can help to priorities the jobs in which changes need to be made, and focus the time and effort in the most effective way.
* It prevents the designing team wasting time on areas they think will be effective rather than looking where the users want the changes to be made.
In debate Adam Kinder suggested:
* Early versions can put users of purchasing the final design, because early errors may be vital.
* It depends on the product itself if it is for a bank or a power station operating app, early versions with errors could be lethal.
This is an ongoing debate amongst designers but personally I think early versions are a must.
Google Fight suggests final version is best.. :)
REF: Rinse and Repeat (page 62) from Getting Real by 37 signals.
Rinse and Repeat
Work in iterations
Don’t expect to get it right the first time. Let the app grow and
speak to you. Let it morph and evolve. With web-based software
there’s no need to ship perfection. Design screens, use
them, analyze them, and then start over again.
Instead of banking on getting everything right upfront, the
iterative process lets you continue to make informed decisions
as you go along. Plus, you’ll get an active app up and running
quicker since you’re not striving for perfection right out the gate.
The result is real feedback and real guidance on what requires
your attention.
Iterations lead to liberation
You don’t need to aim for perfection on the first try if you know
it’s just going to be done again later anyway. Knowing that
you’re going to revisit issues is a great motivator to just get ideas
out there to see if they’ll fly.
Is this a good or bad way to get the 'perfect' end product.
In a debate with Adam Kinder I was looking at the positive side to the rinse and repeat method.
The main points I came up with were as follows:
* By releasing versions it gives the users a feel for the main features that will available on the final product.
* It allows the users to give feedback and have a sense of ownership and feel as if their feedback has had an effect on the final design.
*It allows the designer to get feedback and know what changes NEED to be made rather than what they THINK needs to be changed.
*Gives the designer the opportunity to observe the users actions and patterns in how they will use the product.
*Can help to priorities the jobs in which changes need to be made, and focus the time and effort in the most effective way.
* It prevents the designing team wasting time on areas they think will be effective rather than looking where the users want the changes to be made.
In debate Adam Kinder suggested:
* Early versions can put users of purchasing the final design, because early errors may be vital.
* It depends on the product itself if it is for a bank or a power station operating app, early versions with errors could be lethal.
This is an ongoing debate amongst designers but personally I think early versions are a must.
Google Fight suggests final version is best.. :)
REF: Rinse and Repeat (page 62) from Getting Real by 37 signals.
Rinse and Repeat
Work in iterations
Don’t expect to get it right the first time. Let the app grow and
speak to you. Let it morph and evolve. With web-based software
there’s no need to ship perfection. Design screens, use
them, analyze them, and then start over again.
Instead of banking on getting everything right upfront, the
iterative process lets you continue to make informed decisions
as you go along. Plus, you’ll get an active app up and running
quicker since you’re not striving for perfection right out the gate.
The result is real feedback and real guidance on what requires
your attention.
Iterations lead to liberation
You don’t need to aim for perfection on the first try if you know
it’s just going to be done again later anyway. Knowing that
you’re going to revisit issues is a great motivator to just get ideas
out there to see if they’ll fly.
Thursday, 28 January 2010
WINDOWS 7
So windows 7: I was reluctant to upgrade but i'm glad I did.
I quite like having blogger buddy gadget on my sidebar so whenever I want to post a blog I simply fill it out on the little gadget and boom.. your updated :)
I quite like having blogger buddy gadget on my sidebar so whenever I want to post a blog I simply fill it out on the little gadget and boom.. your updated :)
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
2010
So 2010 is here and back to work it is!
Over the festive break the majority of my work was on two modules:
Digital Media Project:
I managed to get more surveys done, and create two personas and carry out more data gathering and analysis. I also got all the suer testig done for my prototypes and uploaded the video evidence of this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJItdYrFgcY - framework user testing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8hqIPmFBEA - lofi prototype interactivity
Consultancy Project:
I have assigned the specific roles and job titles within the project and then looked at my assigned roles and made a lsit of all the individual jobs in each section.
I have created a hi-fi prototype which is ready to be tested and hopefully we will be able to do so in the next month.
I have also uploaded a framework online and coded a few php scripts to get the uploading of events page working and the search engine working.
Over the festive break the majority of my work was on two modules:
Digital Media Project:
I managed to get more surveys done, and create two personas and carry out more data gathering and analysis. I also got all the suer testig done for my prototypes and uploaded the video evidence of this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJItdYrFgcY - framework user testing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8hqIPmFBEA - lofi prototype interactivity
Consultancy Project:
I have assigned the specific roles and job titles within the project and then looked at my assigned roles and made a lsit of all the individual jobs in each section.
I have created a hi-fi prototype which is ready to be tested and hopefully we will be able to do so in the next month.
I have also uploaded a framework online and coded a few php scripts to get the uploading of events page working and the search engine working.
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