UX Project Assignments

Task

Your task will be to eventually develop at least a prototype or mockup of a software, an app, or a service in a user-centred design (UCD) process. You will use several different methods throughout the UCD and finally test (parts of) the mockup or prototype.

Remember: We want to mainly think about the interaction on the user interface and/or the user experience. We are not concerned about which technology is needed in the background and how it is implemented with that technology.

To get the project started, each group will have to define the objective, purpose or function of their planned product.

Examples

Here are some possible ideas which you can take up. But you might as well want to define your own idea. Talk about it in your project group.

Personal algorithmic investing support system

Private investors who are interested in investing in the stock market often have little or no knowledge of investment strategies and behavioural economics. Design a platform that supports such investors in pursuing informed and rational strategies, making investment decisions and mitigating typical drawbacks of heuristics and biases.

Covid-19 Tracker

Develop a COVID-19 tracking device or app that would allow to warn people if they have been in contact or somehow near a person infected with COVID-19. This is a very tricky example, as there might be a lot of concern about privacy and data protection issues.

Integrated remote teaching platform for University

You have now seen a couple of Video-Conferencing and distance learning tools. Now the task is to integrate different functions into one platform and at the same time provide an easy and pleasant to use tool. What would it look like and which functions should be available.(Besides: This could also be used to improve Trainex.)

Integrated Tourist Site-Seeing and Mobility App

Where are the nice places and how do I get there. This is what tourist often ask when exploring a city like Berlin. The BVG-App does provide some nice features and Google Maps has surprising function. And what if this is integrated with a travel guide and access to several different mobility services, including bike-sharing etc.

Projects

• Group 1 - Student Support System for Uni-related Projects*

We want to create an app or platform which will support students in doing their assignments in a more productive and enjoyable way. Our idea is that this will be achieved through a tracking and reward system while also including psychological aspects like motivation. So far we think that it should be able to be included in already existing platforms like Trainex or StudIp. Ideally, teachers could add assignments or projects as well. Furthermore, the connection to existing To-Do apps and calendars should be integrated.