Homework #2: persona and
their goals (100 points)
(Due 02/16/06)
For one
of the following type of devices (PDA, cell phones, MP3 players, digital
cameras) examine 2 instances aimed at different user populations (say
an inexpensive low-end product and an expensive high-end product). For
each instance, answer the
following questions (Please explain all your answers):
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(5
points per instance) Who are the intended personas (list one primary
and one secondary persona)?
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(10 points per instance) For each
persona, which goals are
served by the device (list at least 3 for each persona)?
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(30 points per instance) For each goal above :
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How could the user reach that goal
while using the device (enumerate all required steps)?
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Do you think the device design serve
this goal well?
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Could you think of a way to to improve
the user experience while fulfilling this goal? Your suggestions for
improvements should stay within likely
real-life constraints (budget, production, size, etc.) Please include a
sketch (or pictures) of the original and redesigned device.
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(5 points per instance) Is this device providing
features serving unpractical goals ? Why?
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