This project is an outcome of 2 day design challenge. Human Centered Design methods are applied at various stages - Research method observing human experience, methods analyzing opportunities & challenges, future possibilities. Right now the main focus is on UX rather than Visual Design.
App name - SPEAKOUT
What is SPEAKOUT ?
If you want to vent and express your thoughts with like minded people then it's the perfect platform for you. Record yourself and Share...
Speakout is targeted for people who have voice and want to share something.
Main Features
-This app allows you to record and share your thoughts any time. Once recorded, you get to choose tags for your recording so that you can reach a large number of audience.
-The home screen opens a 'mini blog feed' where the user get to listen / read others thoughts (mini blogs) The user can pause the voice any time ( by pressing FAB button )
- User can follow other people, like their blogs.
-Fun element: app will push surprise popup-record callouts and user will get extra points if he / she attempts & shares his / her blogs at that point.
Needs identified based on the empathy maps -
Need to relax
Need to talk/ express
Have work - life balance
People Need entertainment
Combine
Easy access
People need to be connected
Insights Identified -
People are living in the fast paced society with lot of challenges, tasks everyday. Their mind is always occupied with lot of things they want to accomplish. They need to relax. They need to vent and express their thoughts and feelings spontaneously.
Initial user feedback -
(based on paper prototypes/ wireframes.Tested on 4 users - working professionals between the age group 25 to 35 years. Please see paper wireframes for details.)
Feedback-
“It’s my blog...I would like to see personalize content once I open the app”
“I don’t want auto play.. it’s annoying”
“Will it take time to load? ”
“Text + Audio.. why duplication”
“Can I add images?”
“Dictation accuracy..”
Next Step-
iterating on the features & flow based on the feedback got. I will upload the next version soon… Your comments are highly appreciated !!
Thumbnail Sketches based on the Posted Paper Findings
Quick Paper Wireframe
Glimpse of Visual Design
