This week presented a unique opportunity as we attended a lecture by Magpie Studio, featuring two accomplished female speakers—an uncommon occurrence in the NUA lecture series. The presence of female strength in this setting was particularly enlightening, adding a compelling dimension to the overall experience. The lecture itself was captivating,…
The week passed quickly, proving quite productive in advancing my project significantly. My focus was mainly on completing project 4 to transition smoothly to project 5 without lingering concerns. This week, I successfully wrapped up my user interviews, personas, and the value proposition canvas, aligning it with the personas I…
In my user interviews with my Mum, Emily, Max, Saalihah, and James, their insights were crucial for developing personas and the value proposition canvas. These interviews significantly shaped my understanding of what my app should address and focus on in terms of user desires and needs, particularly in areas where…
This week was the interchange week this term, which means we have no scheduled lessons and we have some time to catch up with our work and also have the opportunity to try out other courses for a day, hence the name interchange. I decided this year to not take…
The lecture proved insightful, although it was primarily tailored for students working on their Project 4 related to the energy sector. Despite not directly aligning with my current focus, I found it engaging to learn about Jason Brown’s journey and the insights he shared on reaching his current position. Jason…
Rather than a traditional lecture, it felt more like an engaging discussion led by Andy. He shared insights on navigating interviews, emphasising the importance of meticulous preparation to ensure readiness at all times. However, I found this session a bit challenging to follow as it wasn’t entirely clear whether the…
In this project, the task was to create a problem statement, defining the issue for study and guiding the design and development of our apps. I began by drafting problem statements for various app ideas derived from my initial mind map. These drafts aimed to present the issues in an…
After drafting several problem statements, I proceeded to conduct competitor reviews. Initially focusing on the idea of a food donation reward scheme app, I completed five competitor reviews for this concept. However, subsequent statistical research revealed a prevalent issue of people not adjusting recipes to the correct number of servings,…
After initiating the project with idea generation, I opted to commence with statistical research, deeming it crucial in pinpointing a problem within the topic. I began by conducting simple searches on Statista, gaining insights and statistics released in 2017 about household waste categories from 2007 to 2015, distinguishing between unavoidable,…
This week marked a positive stride in my journey, filled with motivation and excitement for the ongoing project. Commencing with a successful mid-unit review, I received constructive feedback from Dave, my main tutor, acknowledging my progress and providing valuable insights for improvement. While some points were disheartening, I channeled my…