Interactive Design Project 1

22.04.2025 - 29.06.25 (Week 1 - Week 6)
Interactive Design / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
Task (Exercises / Task)
Emily Ong Su Yu / 0365304   

Table of Contents

1. Instructions

2. Project

3. Feedbacks

4. Reflections

Project 1 Proposal

Instructions

Module Information Booklet

Figure 1.1 Module Information Booklet (Week 1 21/04/25)


Lectures

Lecture Notes

Week 2 (29/04/25)

Figure 2.1 Week 2 Lecture Slides. (Week 2 29/04/25)

Class Activity

Instructions for group activity:

  • Research: Conduct a simple research (discussion) on the way-finding system in Taylor’s University. Learn about the different types of users and their needs, such as visitors, students, and people with disabilities. Identify common problems that users encounter when using the wayfinding system.
  • Ideation: Brainstorm ideas for your kiosk design. Think about how you can address the needs and problems of the users. Sketch out your ideas on paper or using digital tools.
  • Prototyping: Choose one of your design ideas and create a prototype of the kiosk.
  • Testing: Test your kiosk prototype with potential users. Observe how they interact with the kiosk and ask for feedback. Use the feedback to refine your design.

Next, we had a class group activity. We were to form a group and design a paper prototype for a wayfinding application in Taylor's University. The task flows to include are venue and searching for the locations.

We formed a group of 5:

  • Chang Wing
  • Emily
  • Feilycia
  • Hui Xuan

We started off by researching wayfinding applications like Waze, Google Maps, Taylor's App (specifically Campus Guide > Floor Plan) and asked ChatGPT about expected features in a wayfinding application. Then, we divided parts and started sketching them.

Wayfinding Application Design
Figure 1.2 Wayfinding Application Design (29/4/2025)

We ended up with 13 pages for the wayfinding application. Overall, as someone who is taking UI/UX specialisation, it was a fun activity because we applied design thinking process and principles of usability in the paper prototype on how to create a user-friendly application design.

Feedback

Project 1

                                                   Proposal                                                       

Instructions

Objectives

  • The objective of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive proposal for the redesign of an existing website.
  • The proposal should demonstrate your ability to critically evaluate a website’s design and functionality, and to propose design solutions that enhance user experience, aesthetics, and performance.

  • Assignment Descriptions

    You are required to select an existing website which you feel has several design and UX issue and prepare a detailed proposal for its redesign. The proposal should address the following key aspects: Website Analysis, Current Design Evaluation, Functionality, Redesign Goals, Target Audience, Design Proposal and UX Enhancements.

    Chosen Website: Zoo Negara Malaysia

    Figure 2.1 Zoo Negara Malaysia Website (Week 3 06/05/25)
    Source: https://www.zoonegara.my/#gsc.tab=0

    Final Web Proposal Canva Slides

    Figure 2.2 Website Redesign Proposal (Week 6 27/05/25)

    Reflections

    Experience

    This task taught me a lot about website designing, elements and features in a website. In this project, I have chosen Zoo Negara Malaysia as website redesign and I have explore about the Principle of Usability, User Experience, Wireframe of websites and many others knowledge through this project.

    Observation    

    noticed that a well-designed website is both appealing and engagingThe design should reflect the product and brand identity, as each website has its own distinct style. For example, bacibacimatera.com has a lively and vibrant design with colourful themes and creative motifs that complement its artistic offering. In comparison, the website I am redesigning, zoonegara.my, is more informative and instructive, with the goal of giving visitors with practical information about the zoo. It strike a balance between clarity and visual appeal, with an emphasis on readability, structured layouts, and nature-themed images.

    Findings

    I've discovered that website developing is  not that hard. I am looking forward to the next project which is the prototype for redesigning the Zoo Negara Malaysia Website.

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