Learning Objectives:
1. Design a user test.        3. Evaluate a user test.
2. Conduct a user test.     4. Document results.

Task: 1 of 2

Weight: 100%

Due Date:  Week 17

 

SCENARIO:

You are working as a web designer for a web development company and a client has requested that you build a web site for him.  The client’s name Ali Akbar Khan, unfortunately he keeps changing his mind regarding the layout, because of this issue your employer has recommended that you build a prototype of a site with Macromedia Fireworks.   Money has never been an issue with this client so the employer wishes to keep the customer happy.

Ali wants something that has a Middle Eastern, Sahara Desert, Bedouin or even Indian sort of flavour to it (that’s this week).   At this stage the client only requires a one page site but he wishes to see two examples of your work.   Ali doesn’t mind if it takes a while for the site to load and he really likes some of the graphic effects such as emboss and other filters he has noticed on some of the contemporary sites.   Ali has recommended that you use the web to locate images because he cannot locate any of his images at this point.

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ASSESSMENT TASKS

1. Create a simple document that includes the first four points listed below.
   
2. Create two prototype web pages with Macromedia Fireworks
   

TASK	Completed
Obtain Brief, Plan and Specifications	1
Discuss Specifications with relevant personnel	1
Identify Budget, Resources and restraints	1
Clarify client and audience needs	1
Presentation of documentation	1
Creation of two prototypes	10
Quality of work e.g. neatness, effort taken	8
Meeting client outcome	2

DESIGN BRIEF:

CLIENT:
Ali Akbar Khan

DESIGNER:
Az de Silva

REQUIREMENTS:
Two different graphic website page prototypes produced to the specified theme of Middle Eastern, Sahara Desert, Bedouin or Indian flavour.

PRIORITIES:
The websites are required to have multiple graphic effects and visual attractions, regardless of the implications of size.

RESTRICTIONS:
None specified by the client. The webiste size has not been restricted, as abovementioned the priority is higher that it complies with a strong visual image.

BUDGET:
None specified by the client. An estimation of website costs cannot be given until further website specifications are provided by the client, until then it appears unknown what work is actually required to be done.

RESOURCES:
Resources have not been restricted at this stage.

PLAN of ACTION:
Determine site requirements, responsibilities, business goals, and the types of new functionality needed. Determine more specifically the client’s specifications and needs. In order to develop a feature set that will make the customers happy, clarify the client's desired audience, visual design style, message, tone of content, technical requirements, server software and hardware, system architecture, and security and administration needs. Concept and planning is also a time to review the current site, document what think works and what doesn't, then create the recommendations accordingly.

PROTOTYPES: