Monday, 10 November

Why, according to Don Norman, are error messages evil?

What is Good Design?:

Two for the Apple haters:

Course grade curve -- minimum 3 points

Final exam study questions

Good Project 3 examples


How do the "D.Mindsets" differ from your usual way and thinking and working? 

What topics are you considering for your final project? 



Methodology:

Review the five modes in terms of their application to Project 4 

1. Empathize: it’s why we’re doing user-responsive design in the first place – to bring benefit
2. Define: that’s what you’re doing to do now, as a group. 

How?
Choose one topic and develop it – engage with your client group re: #1 and # 2 define the scope of your engagement 

Project 4 Submission Formats


In-class Exercise: 

Meet with your group, choose the topic to focus on, determine when and how to engage with your client.


Homework for Wednesday, 12 November at noon:

• Do a preliminary interview, as a group, with your Project 4 client 
• Complete your initial project proposal, submitting it through Oncourse
• Read Bootcamp Bootleg pp. 6, 8 – 9 and feel free to answer the following reading response questions for extra credit:

1. What is the benefit of assuming a beginner’s mindset? How might you adopt one on this project?
2. What is the purpose of a user-camera study? What does it involve? 
3. Why is it necessary to prepare for interviews?