Small-Scale Design Experience 3 (10 points)

After discussing the Lynn Dixon case, you now have the opportunity to put your design skills to use.
Keeping in mind the issues discussed during the class conversation, you are being asked to create a
sample kiosk interface design. Using some form of interactive software (e.g., PowerPoint, Storyline, a
website generator, or other software for creating graphics and interaction), design a sample kiosk
layout that will meet the needs of the client, audience, and content, while staying in budget.
Basically, imagine you are Lynn at the end of the case. Laura is asking Lynn (you) for how she plans
to create a design that accommodates the diverse audience, and now, you should create a prototype as
a way to illustrate the user experience.

Specifically, your design should include at the minimum:

n A menu screen that users will initially interact with while first accessing the kiosk:
Be sure that this initial screen effectively illustrates the overall vision for the kiosk layout and
aligns with details covered in the case.

n A linked interactive screen with sample wetlands content:

From the menu screen, users should be able to access an additional screen. On this additional
screen, be sure to create a design that captures the user experience that you envision. In other
words, the screen should provide a representation of the interaction, content, and experience
for users.

n A visual representation showing the proposed kiosk layout/navigation (connections

illustrated among screens and experiences):
Lynn has created a design document (see Figure 20.2 on page 234). After completing our
discussion, you may decide to change some aspects of Lynn’s layout. Also, you need to
consider how to accommodate some additional clients’ needs mentioned at the end of the
case. Basically, how can you provide a digital representation of the complete interactive
experience similar to what Lynn has created?

In addition to your design, you should provide a concise description (no more than two
paragraphs):
n Describing how your design meets the diverse audience:
While designing, Lynn must accommodate learners at different age levels, with different
levels of expertise, and different native languages. How does your design serve these
differences?

n Describing how your design handles the extensive content that has been requested:
Ben has given Lynn an abundance of content—more than Lynn believes she can use. What
design strategies did you use to address the extensive content? How can the Aboriginal
perspective be incorporated effectively?

n Describing how your design works within constraints:

One constraint Lynn must consider is limited funds with high expectations. That is, thanks in
part to Janette, Ben and Laura are expecting quite a bit of interaction and engagement.
However, the budget is rather tight. How does your design address constraints present in the
case?

n Describing how the specific design works within a kiosk setting:

Designing for a kiosk format is much different than other instructional environments. What
 are the key kiosk affordances and considerations and how does your design align with these?

Heads Up! For the discussion next week, you will be asked to share the results of usability testing your
interactive prototype with someone who could potentially be a part of the target audience. Plan
accordingly!

Resources:
n Tip! Refer to your EDCI 572 materials regarding the alignment between relevant content
and engaging instructional strategies that best match your target audience.
n How To Convert PowerPoint Into An Interactive eLearning Module
n What is Interaction Design?
n Complete Beginner’s Guide to Interaction Design
n User Interface Design
n Eight Golden Rules Will Help You Design Better Interfaces
n Michelin Tires – Kiosk Storyboard Example
n Website builder -Wix, Weebly, Wordpress etc.
 Scoring Guide
Design
n Are all required elements included- menu, sample interactive screen,
and kiosk layout?
4 Kiosk design (user interface) is consistently organized and designed in
a logical manner (e.g., no unnecessary elements, low cognitive load,
etc.).
4 The kiosk design takes the learner/user/audience perspective(s)
into design choices and considerations (e.g., speaks the users’
language). 5
n Are the visual elements clearly articulated and logically formed?
n Is the interaction illustrated appropriate given case details?
n Does the design align with audience needs?
n Does the design effectively manage extensive content?
n Does the design work within case constraints?
n Is the design appropriate for a kiosk setting?

Description
Shows a complete understanding of the knowledge and concepts from the case
study required to complete this interactive kiosk design.
n Are all four prompts addressed?
 Describes how your design meets the diverse audience
 Describes how your design handles the extensive content that has
been requested
 Describes how your design works within constraints
 Describes how the specific design works within a kiosk setting
n Are all descriptions well-reasoned and work within the case realities 3
and constraints (e.g., provides appropriate evidence/reasoning which
aligns with case study elements)?
n Is a complete description of all design elements included?
n Are all explanations clearly articulated (e.g., items are clearly
understood by another individual; descriptions, facts, and details
support ideas)?

Presentation
Across all visual and text elements-
n Is the message design clear and polished (e.g., font has appropriate color,
size, and style)?
n Are proper grammar and spelling used?
2
n Are organizational and flow techniques used (e.g., reader can easily follow
and understand content)?
n Are design elements attractive and effective (e.g., content and images align
with content)?
Total 10