PROJECT 1: INTERACTIVE OBJECTS DSDN112 INTRO TO INTERACTION DESIGN COORDINATOR: ANGELA BLACHNITZKY

TASK

In this project you are asked to design an interactive object, that is providing a unique experience for

one of the five senses: see, hear, smell, touch, taste. You are strongly encouraged to use simple

materials such as paper, cardboard, toothpicks, rubber band, string, pins and paper clips.

HAND-IN REQUIREMENTS:

Part A: Project proposal (10%), due 25th

July (beginning of lecture)

1. One detailed and self-explanatory storyboard, A3 on paper plus scan (on blog and R-drive).

2. Written description (200 words) of what you plan to do, how you are going to do it, what type of

experience should the user get and why is it going to be exciting for the user (on blog and R-drive).

3. Online blog showing your reflections and development.

Part B: Final interactive objet (20%), due 12th

August (beginning of tutorial)

1. The interactive object

2. Written description (200 words) of your object and user experience (on blog and R-drive).

3. Online blog showing your reflections and development.

4. Images: five high-resolution (300 dpi min) photographs of your interactive object in action (on blog

and R-drive).

PROJECT 1A – PROJECT PROPOSAL GRADING CRITERIA DSDN112 INTRO TO INTERACTION DESIGN

STUDENT TUTOR

ADEQUATE RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION Reviewed a wide range of interesting ideas that allowed choice of the most effective. Provided sources of inspiration. This grade is based on your blog. 1 2 3 4 5

ORIGINALITY

Innovative proposal, that promises to become an exciting user experience. This grade is based on your concept.

1 2 3 4 5

CRAFT/ AESTHETICS

High quality, self-explanatory storyboard, clearly visualising the proposed design idea. This grade is based on your design.

1 2 3 4 5

Comments

.... A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C D E

85+ 80 - 84 75 -79 70 - 74 65 - 69 60 – 64 55 - 59 50 - 54 40 - 49 0 -39

PROJECT 1B – FINAL INTERACTIVE OBJECT GRADING CRITERIA DSDN112 INTRO TO INTERACTION DESIGN STUDENT TUTOR ADEQUATE RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION Demonstrated thoughtful meta-analysis of own development – provided sources of individual research, interim stages and work in progress. This is based on your blog. 1 2 3 4 5

APPROPRIATE CONSTRUCTION

Provided evidence of effort made for understanding other users and adjusting the design according to that. This is based on the usability and durability of your object. 1 2 3 4 5

SIGNIFICANT RESULTS

Arranged design elements in an interesting way, good choice of material and high-quality details. This is based on the aesthetics of your design. 1 2 3 4 5

ORIGINALITY AND INNOVATION

Unique experience, provides new insights and never-before perceived sensations. This is based on the excitement of the experience. 1 2 3 4 5 Comments

.... A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C D E

85+ 80 - 84 75 -79 70 - 74 65 - 69 60 – 64 55 - 59 50 - 54 40 - 49 0 -39