PARK GUIDE KIOSK (RE)DESIGN
New solar-powered device made accessible during hikes.
UI/UX DESIGN PROTOTYPING DESIGN CHALLENGE team
5 min case study!
TIMELINE
Nov-Dec 2023 (1 mon.)
SECTOR
Health, Accessibility
MY ROLE
UI/UX, Research, Presentation
TOOLS
Figma, Photoshop
Pototype demo
* Project Overview
This project is a design challenge in my upper-level computer interface course. We were tasked to (re)design an energy-efficient solar-powered color e-ink device to help guide visitors at the Yellowstone National Park.
Prompts & guidelines: Design a 800x600 solar-powered device for Yellowstone visitors. Aim to include GPS mapping, emergency services, and multilingual guides, tailored for first-time users. Factor in eco-friendly practices for diverse needs, while navigating technical constraints like the solar charging efficiency.
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UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM
Our Research Plan
To inform our design process, we evaluated the National Park Service's current digital guide.
This step helped us grasp the challenges users face and their reasons for seeking alternatives. Our goal was to integrate these findings into our redesign while aligning with the project's constraints.
We downloaded the NPS app on an iPad for a firsthand experience, given none of us had previously used it, aiming to capture our genuine initial impressions.
The minimal focus on alerts is a concern when safety is a top priority for visitors in remote, isolated areas.
Other problems??
The excessive colors
1) can overwhelm users and
2) drain the new e-ink device's battery too quickly
The dashboard has confusing information architecture. We counted 20+ buttons in total for park details, which distracts users from the menu bar's key features.
On top of that, users have to scroll all the way to the bottom to access "contact". There is a directions & transportation option when there is already
