Virtual Town Hall

The new way to talk news and politics.

Overview

Virtual Town Hall creates asocial space for meaningfulonline discussion about news and politics-based issues.

Target Audience

• Adults• Enjoy discussing U.S. political & news

o Use online technology to seek ito Desire more thoughtful conversationo Desire more frequent conversation

Design Overview: Principles

• Familiarity• Cross-Platform Compatibility• Customization

• Visual Imagery• User Compatibility• Simplicity / Visual Hierarchy

Design Overview: Features

• Interactive Map• Search Function• Topics - Tag Cloud• Customizable avatars• Ranks• Friends List• History of past discussions• Leaderboards • Virtual Market• Notifications Window• Events• Town Halls• Discussion Rooms

The chat discussion became the primary

focus

Design Overview: Home Page

Design Overview: Home Page

Design Overview: Town Hall

Design Overview: Town Hall Panels

Filter Panel Discussion Creator Panel

Design Overview: Discussion Room

Design Overview: Discussion Room

Design Overview: Discussion Room

Summary of Design Evolution