RESEARCH
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Testing a preliminary user flow
After identifying key design considerations, I outlined a loose MVP user flow to test the effectiveness of before going on to design the actual application. To confirm the effectiveness of this user flow, I converted it into a Google Form to prototype the interaction. I then recruited 5 participants to go on a walk while filling out the form, and then give feedback on the whole experience.
- Select your comfort level using a relative heat dial
- Take a photo of your environment
- Add an caption expanding on your experience
- (optional) Review or send your data to UrbanHeatATL researchers
Each participant visualized their data in a variety of ways but what came forth was that by allowing participants to explain their temperature experience via subjective comfort levels, they were able to reflect on their ability to change their material conditions and how. For instance, regardless of the objective temperature, this participant noted that where there was more shade, the walk felt more comfortable. Where there was less tree coverage or shade it was clearly noticable.