User ResearchDE0980 - Oli & Caroline
Overview
Aim: To find out what is currently available for certain types of communication and what is missing.
Research Summary
Participants: 10 x 18-21 year old students living away from home
Method: Questionnaire
Research Results
6/10 people are in a relationship. All of these relationships are long distance (over 50 miles in distance)
All 6 people speak to their partner everyday
More Results
Only 20% of people keep a diary, although those that do keep it up to date
All people in a relationship commented that it was difficult to arrange to see their partner when apart
Personas
Design Ideas
Main benefits:
Notify the other “half” of the calendar - colour coordinations
Allow repeat events/university timetabling (showing both people’s timetables)
Simplicity
Information available at a glance
Connect to Facebook and social networks and update both calendars
Design Direction
We learnt that most couples prefer communication that isn’t instant
All couples we surveyed need better coordination in making plans
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