{"id":2148,"date":"2017-09-26T16:28:58","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T16:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/yesand\/?p=2148"},"modified":"2017-10-01T16:43:52","modified_gmt":"2017-10-01T16:43:52","slug":"play-doh-ux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/academics.design.ncsu.edu\/yesand\/2017\/09\/26\/play-doh-ux\/","title":{"rendered":"Play-Doh UX"},"content":{"rendered":"

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During our 2017 MGD retreat, we were prompted to design a \u201cmodel for research that included making.\u201d We were given sculpting tools like clay, straws, and stir sticks to show our model.<\/p>

Under a time constraint and wanting to avoid the expected, the group I was in decided to utilize the \u201cFlexible Modeling\u201d design method to create a mobile app for campers (since we were kind of camping at the time).<\/p>

We chose flexible modeling because it is participatory in that it allows end users to adjust elements of a design in a way that makes sense to them. It helps researchers understand what elements of an interface design are most important to the end user.<\/p>

Rather than examining written researching, we jumped right into making. What is the first thing you think of when contemplating app design and camping? (I mean besides, can I get a cell signal?) And what would five designers create in 10 minutes?<\/p>

We made from our individual perspectives and then later, explained our decisions to the group. Then we started to make connections with work of each other.<\/p>

Interestingly, none of our interfaces directly overlapped with another. We made pages for (see photos):<\/p>

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  1. Planning = Finding an available camping spot<\/li>\n
  2. Planning = Purchasing items specified to your trip<\/li>\n
  3. Location = Finding your friends on the campgrounds<\/li>\n
  4. Planning = Finding campgrounds that allow or restrict open flames<\/li>\n
  5. Planning = Finding treehouses<\/li>\n
  6. Interface = A general layout of a home screen<\/li>\n<\/ol>

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    As I mentioned, one of our limitations was to physically show our model with sculpting tool. Which I found stimulating. With computers, we can design from a single pixel. But with clay, I can\u2019t get that small or detailed (I suppose someone, somewhere will argue with that). What are the important UX shapes that I can make with clay? Rather than a flat app application flowchart, what would it look like for the app to move up, into 3D space? At least for me, this helps me view UX design differently.<\/p>

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