Minor Project
Minor Project/ Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
- Company Background
- Product Details
- Target Audience
- Competitors
- Small Bipder clip
- Small
- Simple
- Changeable
- Big Version of bipder clip + small note
- Portable
- Brainstorming idea on the board
- Flipped to pin notes
- Move it wherever
- Lifesaver for video call (backdrop)
- Smooth Whiteboard Surface: Premium finish that makes writing and erasing seamless, ensuring clean presentations every time.
- Mobile Design with Casters: Lightweight and equipped with high-quality casters, it can be easily moved from one part of the office to another.
- Customizable to Fit Any Workspace: The X-Board works well in both formal and informal office layouts, supporting creative and productive workflows.
- Ergonomic and Durable: Engineered for regular, long-term use, with the height and angle set to accommodate different working positions.
- Modern, Minimalist Design: The sleek, understated design complements any modern office aesthetic while maximizing functionality.
- Han Le: Product Opinion, General Information
- Zhao Yi (me): Product Preference, Feature Evaluation
- Jun Teng: Purchase Intent, Additional Feedback
- Guan Mei: Finalised User Persona
- The majority of respondents are within the target professions of creative teams and agile workspaces.
- The age range shows that both younger and older professionals are giving feedback, which means the product's usability and appeal will be looked at from different viewpoints.
- The nearly equal gender distribution will help ensure the X-board design considers diverse needs.
- The main target spaces for selling whiteboards are classrooms, offices, and studios,with projectors, screens, and whiteboards as key tools.
- Whiteboards are frequently used, especially for project planning, presentations, teaching, and brainstorming.
- There is moderate interest in whiteboards with space dividers, with most users neutral and a significant positive preference.
- The survey results indicate a positive reception for the X-Board’s design and functionality, with users valuing its smooth writing surface, mobility, and adaptable design for varied workspaces.
- The existing features, such as a premium, easy-to-erase surface and lightweight mobile design with lockable casters, already align well with these preferences.
- However, users also expressed interest in enhancements like magnetic surfaces for document attachment, adjustable height for ergonomic flexibility, and built-in storage for organization. Implementing these additional features would elevate the X-Board, making it an even more versatile and user-centric solution for flexible and dynamic work environments.
- The X-Board’s one-side whiteboard and one-side soft board design, paired with its mobility, makes it well-suited to the expressed needs of this audience.
- To successfully market it, the X-Board should focus on showcasing its flexibility and customization options, such as modular accessories, swappable panels, and potential add-ons, particularly its suitability for both brainstorming and document display needs.
- Highlight its built-in storage and adjustable size as future-proof options for adaptable workspaces. Engaging users with hands-on trials could help demonstrate its value in meeting evolving workspace needs.
- The survey shows that most potential customers lean towards an affordable price for the X-Board, generally preferring options under RM500.
- While many express a reasonable interest in purchasing, a portion remains undecided, suggesting they might need more convincing (They are more inclined to make a purchase if the whiteboard features a smooth writing surface, offers convenient storage options, and comes with helpful accessories.).
- There is also a balance to strike between affordability and added features, as some customers are willing to pay extrafor accessories or customization.
- Notably, the most important factor influencing buying decisions is the board’s features and functionality, with price also playing a significant role, whereas brand reputation and peer recommendations are less impactful.
- Currently, many children rely on digital tools like tablets for learning, while traditional methods like pen and paper are far less common.
- Although whiteboards are relatively popular in learning, parents remain cautious about purchasing them.
- Our survey indicates that while some parents see potential in whiteboards and digital tools, most only express a tentative interest, suggesting they might consider buying but without strong commitment.
- They generally view the value of whiteboards as dependent on specific features, rather than as an essential learning tool.
- Feedback reveals several issues with traditional whiteboards, including quick ink depletion of markers, difficulty in cleaning, and permanent stains.
- They also lack magnetic surfaces, have unuser-friendly designs(dangerous for kids), and are not easy to move.
- Users suggest enhancements such as adding recording and projection features, automatic cleaning, and digital tool integration.
- In terms of design, users prefer adjustable heights, good stability, and portability, along with improved lighting and storage space.(Soft lighting can be added around the frame of the whiteboard, will be more convenience and easier to see and refer back to information on the whiteboard at night)
- The data shows that 80% of users do not want product updates, while 17.5% are willing to provide their emails for further information.
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Fig 5.1. Insights Discovery |
- Poster
- Video content
- Logo design and animation
- Website
- Blogger
- Instagram posts and story
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Fig 6.6. Poster Designs |
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Fig 6.7. Website Design - Draft |
Finally, we presented our ideation and documentation to Expedio during Week 8.
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Fig 7.1. New Customer Journey Map |
Then, Cai Yi started planning on the marketing content. After finalising the journey map, the new content included will be:
- Poster
- Video content
- Logo design and animation
- Website
- Blogger
- Instagram posts and story
- Physical demo events (booth, flyer, etc.)
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Fig 8.1. Art Direction |
1. Website
- Thank You Letter
- Shipping Confirmation
- Let's Get Connected
- Engagement Letter 1: X Workshop
- Engagement Letter 2: 11.11 Offer
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Fig 8.4. Instagram Cover Post in Adobe Illustrator |
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Fig 8.5. Final Instagram Cover Post |
4. Video Content Shooting
- Research Expedio thoroughly, focusing on company background, product details, target audience, and competitors to ensure we've gathered enough information.
- Prepare and finalise all the questions to ask Expedio before next week; get them reviewed by the lecturer.
- Create the group’s Gantt chart and MIRO board, and consistently update the consultation log throughout the project.
- The competitor analysis should focus on the product itself, not the company behind it.
- Ensure we conduct thorough and efficient research before consulting with the client.
- We can challenge the client with fresh ideas or innovative approaches.
- Elaborate more on the target audience by analysing their preferences, the pros and cons of each group, the percentage of the market they represent.
- Create at least 3 personas before developing the survey questions.
- Expand the number of survey questions to 20, ensuring they are simple and concise, avoiding overly complicated phrases.
- Since corporate decision-makers are more accustomed to fixed meeting spaces, unlike creative teams who operate in open spaces, they should not be included as a persona.
- Focus on making the survey questions informative enough to collect relevant data.
- Concentrate on the data collection phase first, before moving on to ideation.
- While collecting data from respondents, start working on the user journey map.
- Collect at least 50 responses from the four user personas.
- After we gather 50 or more responses, finish the data analysis.
- We need to analyze all the data, develop 5 key insights, and follow up with a problem statement, ensuring that our future steps are aligned with these insights.
- Our summaries for each section need to be concise and focus on key points.
- The data should highlight how it can benefit Expedio, such as identifying user needs, preferences, and any potential improvements.
- If the collected information is insufficient, we can conduct interviews for additional insights.
- Complete insights discovery
- Gather all 5 ideas and come out with key theme and insights statement
- Sir pointed out that we are assuming users already know how to use a whiteboard. However, some users may not understand its purpose or may have never used one.
- Refine and finalise the user persona
- Sir mentioned that now creating a User Journey Map is not necessary.
- Begin working on the Problem Statement to define the key challenge of engaging non-users with the whiteboard.
- Refer to the senior students' presentation slides for guidance on structuring and content inclusion.
- At least create prototypes for the website, logo, and poster as part of the ideation phase.
- All designs needed to align with the insights and problem statements we developed earlier.
- This is the initial stage of ideation, and more details can be refined and adjusted in the coming weeks.
- Finalised presentation slides
- Prepare for presentation
Ad and Promotional Plan
- Complete a User/Customer Journey Map that relates to all 3 personas based on the new advertising and promotional plan for the X-board
- From the User/Customer Journey Map’s touchpoint row, indicate in detail how you plan to create the various media to engage with the 3 personas in fulfilling their ‘Actions’ (Row 1).
- You need to identify the types of media or platforms and also the number/frequency, duration of videos, types of content such as newsfeed, reels, teasers, etc. for the entire journey from Discovery to Sharing.
- The presented website design may need to change based on the completed and finalized User/Customer Journey Map’s touchpoints. The same goes for the promotional planand video content.
- The new customer journey map must align with the "How might we?" statement.
- Elaborate further on the "physical demo opportunity" idea by specifying potential activities, such as: Booth design concepts, Interactive workshops or demonstrations, Hands-on product testing for attendees.
- Develop more actionable steps for the post-purchase phase, focusing on actions to support users after they buy the product.
- Should focus during the onboarding stage to the website experience, as users are already motivated to buy due to social media promotions. Ensure the process prioritizes delivering an excellent buying experience.
- Plan for paid advertisements: Strategize the timing, platforms, and content for maximum impact.
- Our website should include keywords that enhance SEO detection when users search for this product.
- Expand on the workshop/event plan, including booth creation and details on how it will be held.
- Send a personalized email after the purchase.
- Summaries all touch point content
- Complete Gantt Chart
- Task distribution to all members
- Make sure shooting time will not affect other work progress
- Website design layout
- Complete X-board shooting
- Complete booth design, email design and flyer design
- Ensure all designs align with our "How Might We" statement.
- Group leaders must cross-check every piece of work to maintain consistency in design style.
- Remove the tagline page from the website.
- Start Blogger design
- Complete post & Story design
- Complete promotional video editing
- Complete website design
- Complete presentation slides draft
- The poster title must be clearly visible and not covered by any elements, as the X-Board is still a new product and needs strong recognition.
- "How Might We?" content should be placed before the art direction section to encourage creative solutions and engagement prior to visual design.
- The promotional plan should be categorized by timeline, including pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases.
- Agree that the physical demo event serves a crucial marketing strategy in the launching stage.
- Good effort in videos.
In Week 2, after a consultation with Mike, I discovered that my initial research had focused on the wrong target, as I had been analysing competitors of the Expedio brand rather than competitors of the X-board product itself. This misstep led me to quickly adjust my approach, shifting my focus to finding similar products worldwide and analysing their features, strengths, and weaknesses in a document. This process taught me the importance of properly identifying the scope of research and being adaptable when new insights arise. Although I initially felt frustrated at the need to rework my analysis, the experience reinforced the value of regularly consulting with mentors and thoroughly understanding the task at hand. By refocusing on product-specific competitors, I was able to gather much more relevant and actionable data, which is essential for accurately positioning X-board in the market. This learning experience will be highly valuable in future projects, as it emphasises the need to clarify research objectives early on, stay flexible, and adjust course when necessary to ensure a successful outcome.
In week 3, we distributed tasks for the next stage of our project, and I was given the responsibility of creating the proposal slides for our upcoming presentation. Since this task didn't require much immediate work, I decided to assist my teammates with their tasks. I began by outlining the guidelines for the content of the slides, ensuring that we had a clear structure to follow, and then started gathering the necessary information to include in the presentation. This process taught me the value of teamwork and the importance of being proactive, even when my assigned workload was light. By helping others and organising the slide content, I ensured that the team stayed on track and that our overall progress was smooth. I realised that leadership within a group doesn't just come from focusing on individual responsibilities but also from supporting the collective goals of the team. This approach of taking initiative and collaborating effectively will be incredibly useful in future projects, as it fosters better teamwork, communication, and productivity.
In Week 4, I concentrated on collecting data by reaching out to potential respondents for our survey, with the goal of securing at least 50 responses from four distinct user personas. While it was relatively easy to gather responses from peers and students, we faced challenges in connecting with workers and individuals outside of our usual social circles, given that we are still students with limited access to those demographics. Despite these difficulties, through persistent outreach and expanding our network, we were able to achieve our target. This experience underscored the importance of persistence and adaptability in research, as reaching a diverse audience is critical for gathering a wide range of user insights. Alongside this, I began developing the user journey map, which is vital for visualising how our personas interact with the product and identifying potential pain points or areas of improvement. This process taught me the importance of empathy in design, as understanding the unique perspectives of different users is key to creating user-centred solutions. I plan to apply this learning in future projects by continuing to seek diverse input, ensuring that my design work is inclusive and representative of various user needs, which is essential in my journey to becoming a successful UX/UI designer.
We worked on analyzing user feedback for Expedio, focusing on identifying their needs, preferences, and areas for improvement. During this process, we reviewed surveys and conducted an initial data analysis. I learned that user input is crucial for improving the platform, particularly in understanding their expectations and experiences. The activity allowed me to connect the importance of user-centered design to my studies in creative media and gain insights into the value of user research for enhancing digital products. This experience taught me that gathering and interpreting user feedback is essential for making informed decisions and refining design strategies.
In Week 6, Mike pointed out that we were assuming users already understand how to use a whiteboard, but some may not be familiar with its purpose or usage. This feedback made me realize the importance of considering diverse user experiences and adjusting our design to be more inclusive. I learned that refining the user persona is essential to ensure we address the needs of all potential users, regardless of their familiarity with certain tools. Moving forward, we focused on finalizing the user persona to better reflect user needs and preferences, while also understanding that creating a User Journey Map was no longer necessary at this stage. This adjustment will help ensure our design is accessible and user-friendly, a key consideration for our final design.
Week 7
We began the ideation phase by planning and creating initial prototypes for the website, logo, and poster. This step was crucial in bringing our earlier insights and problem statements into tangible designs. I learned the importance of aligning all designs with the findings from previous research to ensure consistency and relevance. During this phase, I realized that the ideation process is iterative, with room for refinement and adjustments in the following weeks. This experience highlighted the need for flexibility in design and emphasized how foundational insights guide the development of effective visual solutions. Moving forward, this iterative process will be valuable in refining my approach to design, especially in real-world projects where user feedback and ongoing adjustments are essential.
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