We reviewed our progress thus-far and discussed creative design, prototype design, and prototype testing. Within these contexts, we decided that the following aspects should be finalised ASAP:
Questionnaires
Discussed current format of prototype questionnaires and decided that all personas should answer. Agreed that, once provided, these will allow us to evaluate:
- How the questionnaire should be modified (are questions too simple? Do they provide insight into design issues?)
- The limitations of questionnaires in general
- whether we also need to employ interviews or alternative methods to aid design
User Interface/Software
Strictly speaking, the menu through which an individual will interact with Netbox. Agreed that we need to specify the design for the menu and other major 'landscapes' through which our personas will navigate.
Input Device
We envisage that answers to questionnaires/interviews/task analysis may dictate that we make major changes to the prototype. Key ares discussed were:
Dimensions- Are there dimensions that all will be comfortable with? Could we make the controller from a substance that is robust and malleable, so that the shape can be moulded by individual users? This could provide maximum comfort.
Keyboard- Does Netbox require a keyboard? We decided that the Email facility in particular requires the use of such an input method. Mobile-phone type input was rejected on the basis that it would be too cumbersome.
Where should the keyboard be? Should it be on the main controller? If so, what form does it take? One intriguing suggestion was a collapsible/folding keyboard which becomes rigid when in use. Another suggestion was a projected keyboard. As an alternative to a pointing device or on-screen cursor, eye-tracking was even suggested.
Task Analysis
Prototype design should be complete so that we can progress with task analysis and identify key areas that may require modification or complete reconsideration.
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