Mobile App Project (proposal): C. Atteberry
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Backpacking Europe Outcomes •The ability to pick your best option according to many different factors (price, duration, social vs. isolated, etc) •Confidence in completely new situations •Way finding in a foreign language and culture •The ability to get the most out of a situation for the least amount of money •Social interaction among like-minded travelers and (willing) locals What An iPhone app to help travelers plan for and travel through Europe. The app will show the ups & downs of each means of transportation, attraction, and accommodation, will facilitate socialization, and teach you how to make the most out of your trip through each choice you make.
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Backpacking Europe This presentation was created for a special topics course (GD492) at North Carolina State University. It is the mid-semester proposal for a mobile component within a service ecology that enables a specific group of people to learn a complex process. The service focuses on developing skills, rather than managing information—it performs analogously as training wheels, rather than crutches. Focusing on skill development implies that the person engages with the design conditions in order to learn how, what, and why to do something autonomously (without prolonged reliance on the design). The presentation includes an overview of the service ecology, user assessment, and specific design objectives for moving forward with creating a prototype and working demonstration. All material is copyright 2010. Please contact the manager of the slideshare account for questions and permissions.
Transcript of Mobile App Project (proposal): C. Atteberry
Backpacking Europe
Outcomes
•The ability to pick your best option according to many different factors (price, duration, social vs. isolated, etc)•Confidence in completely new situations•Way finding in a foreign language and culture•The ability to get the most out of a situation for the least amount of money•Social interaction among like-minded travelers and (willing) locals
What
An iPhone app to help travelers plan for and travel through Europe. The app will show the ups & downs of each means of transportation, attraction, and accommodation, will facilitate socialization, and teach you how to make the most out of your trip through each choice you
make.
Backpacking Europe
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Backpacking Europe
PASSPORT
1 Complete Application 2 Proof of US Citizenship 3 Identification 4 Go to post office 5 Get picture taken 6 Pay Fee 7 Wait up to 4 weeks
PLANE
1 Hunt for deals online 2 Find transportation to airport 3 Arrive early to go through security
BEST FIT FOR YOUR BUDGET
1 Hostels 2 Hotels 3 Couch surfing
4 Friends/family
LEARN
1 Where to turn when you’re alone in a foreign
country & don’t know the language
BEST FIT FOR YOUR BUDGET
1 Cost 2 Duration 3 Touristy vs. local
4 Distance
RESERVATIONS
1 Use online reservations 2 Use online reservations 3 Contact & confirm length of stay
4 Contact & confirm length of stay
LEARN
1 Ups & downs of each type of accomodation (i.e. pay extra for sheets and towels in a hostel
vs. expensive but all-inclusive hotel).
LEARN
1 Learn the tourist traps and how to get the most for your moneyVISA
1 For a trip more than 90 days 2 Fill out application & gather documents
3 Visit the embassy for that country
TO ACCOMODATION
1 Know the address of your accomodation 2 Use online & print resources to find the best means of transport Metro Bus Shuttle
Car & beyond...
TO OTHER COUNTRIES
1 Cost 2 Time
3 Trips & tricks (i.e. need passport to ride?)
LEARN
1 How to navigate a foreign country where English is not the first language. 2 $ Pitfalls at airports
MONEY
1 Plan expeditures
2 Decide how to obtain money abroad
GEAR
1 Research weather during stay 2 Research and purchase a quality backpack 2 Pack, unpack, & pack again to eliminate un-
necessary items
RESERVATIONS
1 Plan ahead and reserve things in advance,
(i.e. planes, hotels, trains)
LEARN
1 How to travel smart & little known items to
bring (and leave out)
PREPARATION TRAVELING ACCOMODATION
EMERGENCY
ATTRACTIONS
SERVICE ECOLOGY
BACKPACKING EUROPE
PASSPORT
1 Complete Application 2 Proof of US Citizenship 3 Identifi cation 4 Go to post offi ce 5 Get picture taken 6 Pay Fee 7 Wait up to 4 weeks
PLANE
1 Hunt for deals online 2 Find transportation to airport 3 Arrive early to go through security
BEST FIT FOR YOUR BUDGET
1 Hostels 2 Hotels 3 Couch surfi ng
4 Friends/family
LEARN
1 Where to turn when you’re alone in a foreign
country & don’t know the language
BEST FIT FOR YOUR BUDGET
1 Cost 2 Duration 3 Touristy vs. local
4 Distance
RESERVATIONS
1 Use online reservations 2 Use online reservations 3 Contact & confi rm length of stay
4 Contact & confi rm length of stay
LEARN
1 Ups & downs of each type of accomodation (i.e. pay extra for sheets and towels in a hostel
vs. expensive but all-inclusive hotel).
LEARN
1 Learn the tourist traps and how to get the most for your moneyVISA
1 For a trip more than 90 days 2 Fill out application & gather documents
3 Visit the embassy for that country
TO ACCOMODATION
1 Know the address of your accomodation 2 Use online & print resources to fi nd the best means of transport Metro Bus Shuttle
Car & beyond...
TO OTHER COUNTRIES
1 Cost 2 Time
3 Trips & tricks (i.e. need passport to ride?)
LEARN
1 How to navigate a foreign country where English is not the fi rst language. 2 $ Pitfalls at airports
MONEY
1 Plan expeditures
2 Decide how to obtain money abroad
GEAR
1 Research weather during stay 2 Research and purchase a quality backpack 2 Pack, unpack, & pack again to eliminate un-
necessary items
RESERVATIONS
1 Plan ahead and reserve things in advance,
(i.e. planes, hotels, trains)
LEARN
1 How to travel smart & little known items to
bring (and leave out)
PREPARATION TRAVELING ACCOMODATION
EMERGENCY
ATTRACTIONS
SERVICE ECOLOGY
BACKPACKING EUROPE
Backpacking Europe
PASSPORT
1 gather required documents 2 travel to the post office 3 wait in line 4 get picture taken 5 fill out forms 6 mail in forms
PLANE
1 travel to airport 2 check-in bags 3 go through security 4 find gate 5 wait for plane 6 board plane 7 exit plane 8 go through cutoms
GEAR
1 research gear 2 travel to store (real life, virtual) 3 purchase
TRANSPORTATION
1 go to transportation website/office 2 select fare 3 purchase ticket 4 board transportation
PACK
1 plan/pick-out clothing 2 travel to store (real life, virtual) 3 purchase
ACCOMODATION
1 check-in 2 lock-up personal belongings 3 rent sheets/towels
PLANE
1 research plane tickets online 2 purchase plane ticket
ATTRACTIONS
1 research attractions 2 find location with transportation
HOTEL
1 research accommodations 2 book accommodation
FOOD
1 find/travel to restaurant/grocery store 2 purchase food
PLANNING TRAVELING
ACTIVITY MAP
BACKPACKING EUROPE
PASSPORT
1 gather required documents 2 travel to the post offi ce 3 wait in line 4 get picture taken 5 fi ll out forms 6 mail in forms
PLANE
1 travel to airport 2 check-in bags 3 go through security 4 fi nd gate 5 wait for plane 6 board plane 7 exit plane 8 go through cutoms
GEAR
1 research gear 2 travel to store (real life, virtual) 3 purchase
TRANSPORTATION
1 go to transportation website/offi ce 2 select fare 3 purchase ticket 4 board transportation
PACK
1 plan/pick-out clothing 2 travel to store (real life, virtual) 3 purchase
ACCOMODATION
1 check-in 2 lock-up personal belongings 3 rent sheets/towels
PLANE
1 research plane tickets online 2 purchase plane ticket
ATTRACTIONS
1 research attractions 2 fi nd location with transportation
HOTEL
1 research accommodations 2 book accommodation
FOOD
1 fi nd/travel to restaurant/grocery store 2 purchase food
PLANNING TRAVELING
ACTIVITY MAP
BACKPACKING EUROPE
Backpacking Europe
TRANSPORTATION
+ train: book online + bus: find routes in the country, how to get to & from places + metro: find routes in the country, how to get to & from places + other forms
FORUMS
+ tips and tricks from expe-rienced travelers + what to and not to bring, gear, etc + can ask specific questions
BOOKS
+ places off the beaten path + what to expect + ways of getting around
MAPS
+ physicality of locating and planning a trip through many countries
+ word of mouth + share experiences + personal, face-to-face
ACCOMMODATION
+ couch surfing- provides free accommodation on the couch of a local of the coun-try, someone to show you around, give you the inside scoop + hostels- cheap places to stay, venue to meet new people, learn tips and tricks from experienced travelers, ratings and reviews
WEBSITES
PEOPLE
SERVICE ECOLOGY
BACKPACKING EUROPE
BOOKSplaces off the beaten pathwhat to expectways of getting around
WEBSITES
FORUMS + tips and tricks from experienced travelers + what to and not to bring, gear, etc + can ask specifi c questionsTRANSPORTATION + train- book online + bus- fi nd routes in the country, how to get to & from places + metro- fi nd routes in the country, how to get to & from places + other formsACCOMODATION + couchsurfi ng- provides free accommodation on the couch of a local of the country, someone to show you around, give you the inside scoop + hostels- cheap places to stay, venue to meet new people, learn tips and tricks from experienced travelers, ratings and re-views
VIDEOS + how-tos + destinations
PEOPLEword of mouthwhat they would do differently
TRANSPORTATION
+ train: book online + bus: fi nd routes in the country, how to get to & from places + metro: fi nd routes in the country, how to get to & from places + other forms
FORUMS
+ tips and tricks from expe-rienced travelers + what to and not to bring, gear, etc + can ask specifi c questions
BOOKS
+ places off the beaten path + what to expect + ways of getting around
MAPS
+ physicality of locating and planning a trip through many countries
+ word of mouth + share experiences + personal, face-to-face
ACCOMMODATION
+ couch surfi ng- provides free accommodation on the couch of a local of the coun-try, someone to show you around, give you the inside scoop + hostels- cheap places to stay, venue to meet new people, learn tips and tricks from experienced travelers, ratings and reviews
WEBSITES
PEOPLE
SERVICE ECOLOGY
BACKPACKING EUROPE
Backpacking Europe
Storyboard
Chip is deciding what backpack would be best to bring.
Chip just landed and doesn’t know how to get to his hostel. Chip wants to learn venues to meet other travelers. Chip wants to learn the cheapest and fastest way to get to Berlin.
Chip is deciding how much he should pack Chip doesn’t know what documents he needs for his trip
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Backpacking Europe
Audience Travelers (younger, mainly novice, but also could work for seasoned)
Ethnography
James “Yeah I have [used online re-sources when traveling], I make some plans. Generally I’m looking for a specific thing cause I have something in mind, but I’m not going to go to the town’s website.”
Helen “Oh usually I just wanted around downtown and go in places that look interesting..”
