(Wi-)Fido
Building a tabletop podium with a friendly user-interface for presenters
Industrial Design Fundamentals
Carnegie Mellon University | Fall 2016
Type:
Team Work
My Role:
User Research, Prototyping, User Test
THE CHALLENGE
To empower presenters by simplifying setup and presentation in unfamiliar spaces
THE OUTCOME
Designed a user friendly interface for AV system and a simple wireless tabletop podium
Have you ever been confronted with nearly insurmountable audiovisual (AV) compatibility issues as a presenter?
If issues are not solved, many precious hours will be lost, as well as the loss of audience attention and presenter integrity. It is integral to keep this process a smooth one to mitigate these negative effects.
USER RESEARCH
USER
Professors
Adjunct
Teaching Assistants
Staff
Students
Presenters
Professional
Academic
USE CASES
Non-Video Conference Only Classes
Video Conference Classes
Seminars & Presentations
Work and Study Space
Orientation
Conferences
Workshops
We interviewed people from different backgrounds, and also observed presenters who are setting the AV system before and after class. There are lots of pain points when users are using the system. So we drew the pain points into user journey map to show the areas of opportunity revolving around the physical setup and technical aspects of the presentation process.
IDEATION
User Journey Map → Brainstorm → Refine Pain Points to Four Areas → Solutions
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Too Many Wires: Wireless Connect
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Screen: Embed with Pull Out Option
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Podium Size: Largest Laptop Size
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Lack of Support: More Intuitive UI
PROTOTYPING
First Iteration Prototypes
Podium
The initial podium prototype was built with modularity in mind. Two teammates and I made the prototype through the use of foam-core and velcro to test three features:
screen location, podium dimensions, and angles.
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We designed three
sizes and one fixed
height for the
tabletop podium
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Users are doing
the task to find
out any issue of
the interface
USER TEST
UI
Usability and A/B testing were conducted to allow the team to find additional functional and perception-based improves on the system.
Usability Testing - Users were either allowed to complete a task of their own wanting or giving a task to complete.
A/B Testing - A/B Testing was conducted to determine which screen layouts were preferable and more intuitive.
Needs a phone icon to know when multiroom calling is on or off
Podium
Screen Location Test Result
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Most prefer to raise screen or integrate screen into lectern top
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Some prefer to have screen on right side of lectern base
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6 inch length 8-12 inch width is optimal size ranges
Podium Dimension Test Result
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Prefer adjustable height
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No consensus on top size
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Extra spaces is needed
Angle Test Result
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Result depends on user’s height
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Most prefer no angle
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Slight angle (<30 degrees), as long as their laptop won’t be sliding from the table
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I and one team
member made the
full-scale podium
prototype with an
origami base
FINAL DESIGN
UI
Podium
Product Features
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Promotes Audience Interaction
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Sliding Adjustable Angle Screen
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Collapsible/Portable
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Intuitive UI Changes Height