2010
Following the principles of user-centered design, we prototyped a new way to search for books in libraries that takes advantage of multi-touch technology.
Leaving aside the visual design, we focused on creating personas, interviewing users and experts as well as on the creation and testing of a paper prototype.
During the research process, we were able to highlight two user scenarios: an explorative, browsing-oriented search, and an academic-oriented search. We choose to focus on the latter.
Our multi-touch concept was based on a faceted navigation and used innovative data visualizations like treemaps or timelines. During the user tests, it showed potential to replace desktop-based solutions.
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In collaboration with Julian Stahnke, Florian Schulz and Michael Härtel.
Project made in the "Human Computer Interface Design" class of Prof. Dr. Heidmann at the University of Applied Science Potsdam
Final wireframe after the redesign
Some steps during the design process
The design process has been documented by Julian Stahnke and Florian Schulz.
