Final Project Phase 3

Our presentation for phase 3 actually covers some areas from the previous phases, particularly on the part of Requirements Specifications.
Need Analysis finalization

We developed 9 personas, and we managed to derive the following needs to be fulfilled by our target user.

• A simple, easy to use interface to get all info
• Accessibility of the information
• Manipulability (freedom to construct any kind of knowledge with the Data)
• Usability (Functional)

Content
For the content of our product, we further investigated a list of feature requirements, based on the interviews and survey:

What the School Provides	Student's Requirements
Module Name and Description	Categorization into Course Requirements
Each Semester's Schedule & Exam Time	Time Table Builder, Scheduler, Bidding Management
Graduation Requirements	Graduation Requirement Tracking, Modules taken Listing
Structure of Assessments	Grade Simulator, Current CAP or Accumulative point
Announcements	Messaging tools (Email, Forums)

Card Sorting and Information Architecture

Experience Strategy

Design Element	What The personas Say	Possible Design Strategy
Visual (Sensorial Design)	icon sleek, clean, aesthetically pleasing	Functional, simplicity
Visual (Sensorial Design)	Intuitive interface, minimal instructions	icons with simple action words [ie Track/Check, Forecast]
Information Architecture	no information overload; no cram functions	Use words, links and graphics only when necessary, avoid clutter
Interaction Design	Personalization	icons to create their own individual space; customised user space
Interaction Design	Fluidity	employ a drag and drop interface.