In the discover stage, you must start with an open mind to the problem and use divergent thinking to:
gather insights
apply research methods
explore stakeholder needs, perspectives and experiences
suspend judgement
keep an open mind
Look at this mind map of things that could be included in a senior students app at SWSC.
Discuss with your friends
Write notes about your thoughts/ideas AND your friends' thoughts/ideas.
OR
Create your own mind map with your thoughts/ideas AND your friends' thoughts/ideas.
Choose two websites or digital apps designed for teens/young people. Compare the AI and aesthetic components of each interface, and how they have been designed with each audience and purpose in mind.
Write annotations:
Identify and potential users and their behaviour .
Describe and evaluate the use of the design elements and principles and how they relate to the function of the design and appeal to the user.
OR
Use the template below to analyse each app and describe the user profile:
Use the template below to collect information on what students want in the senior students app. You can add or delete columns or things inspired by fellow students or the apps that your have researched.
You must survey at least 10 people and use their feedback to write your design brief.