I have taken colours from this city images, the colours are taken for different part of the buildings.
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Typeography: Fife College Swatch
I have fist looked at the college logo, I have looked at the typography over the three colours.
Typography
I have chosen to look at these four fonts:
- Poor Richard
- Arial
- Vrinda
- Nueva std
I have chosen to look at these four fonts as I find them to be clear and easily readable.
I will now look at different colours and how these fonts work on them.
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Pact Analysis
People:
the target group is students, age range between 16 -24
The target group for the app is students, the fact that the target group is students we know they well have confidence using the app as the use of smart phones, and other technologies are often linked to the target group. this putting them closer to the expert users section. However older students may have a problem with the use of the app.Activities:
The app is one that would be used for a short period time, this being an app for college, the app must have a fairly fast response time as there is maps and timetables stored on the app that may be needed to be accessed quickly. There isn't mush of a data input as there is a search bar for courses on there visitors pages and a log in and again search bar on the student pages. There isn't much of a safety issue as the only people logging on to the app is the students and again personal information isn't stored other than the emails of the lecturers and other useful contacts.
Context:
This app is going to be used by students so this means it would be used outside or inside for example outside the bus station where there is a WiFi connectivity or on out and about where WiFi connectivity may be lacking this meaning that the phone would have to rely on the data package as in the mobile network, so speeds will vary, it may also lead to the app crashing. If the app is used inside we can assume there is some way to connect to WiFi so there shouldn't be to much problems in that area.
The app will be designed to use on different sized screens small, medium, large so visibility of the app shouldn't be to much of a problem, will just have to look at typography and how they perform on different screen sizes to make sure that it is visible on all screens.
Technology:
The app would be kept up to date as it is a college app, what would be updated would be; on the student page deadlines, units work, contacts if contacts change and the discounts, whereas on the visitors page it would be contacts,course and any relevant news of the college needed. Battery life will depend on the phone it's self, the app is designed as a hybrid so uses both storing on the app and use of the web tab. this may cause battery to be used up pretty quickly but not as quick as if it was all on the webpage, the app should be reliable as long as the external links do not have any issues, the external links may cause a problem to the apps reliability. It should be fast and easy top find things with a good clear layout.
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
Other websites/apps
Apps:
Evernote Peek
Turn your notes, audio and image in Evernote into study materials with Evernote Peek. Prepare for a quiz or brush up on a language by simply lifting your iPad’s Smart Cover, or by using our virtual smart cover. [1]
[3]Exam Count Down
- Keep on track with all your exams and tests with this friendly free app.
- Store all your key dates in one place
- Stay focused with a daily countdown
- Manage revision by adding ‘To do’ lists
- Say how you’re feeling – scare yourself if you want to!
- Share your feelings with friends on Facebook
- Read exam tips from examiners and other students
- Max out on motivation! [2]
[4]
Scoutmob
is the first on our list of iPhone apps for frugal foodies. Eat for free or try new restaurants in your area using 50% off deals. Every restaurant we've been to per ScoutMob reviews has been a delicious experience. [4]
[5]Retail Me Not
We never head to the register without loading up RetailMeNot's app. Punch in the store where you're shopping and the app will come up with a list of in-store and online discounts you can use. You can redeem in-store coupons right from your phone, save and share coupons with others, and get deal and expiration alerts so you never miss a sale. If you want, the app will also alert you whenever you are in the vicinity of a good deal.
Price: Free
Available on Apple and Android devices [5]
I have looked at different apps two of which are apps to help students and the other two for discounts and places to eat as I felt they were a good way to compare the two and they both show how much you can fit into an app with a simple and workable design.
Links:
[1] http://evernote.com/peek/[2]http://www.examcountdown.com/
[3]http://www.higheredtechdecisions.com/photos/10_best_college_apps_for_studying_on_the_go/4
[4] http://mashable.com/2012/01/16/iphone-apps-cheap-food/
[5] http://www.businessinsider.com/7-best-apps-for-finding-discounts-2013-7
Webpage:
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
Here I have looked at 4 different websites and looked at how they are built. I have looked at these websites to see how navigation and how complex they are. I've looked at two different college website a website to purchase things off of to use as a comparison of what is needed on a site like hat and what isn't needed on a college/uni page and the last a university page. I like the navigation of image 2 and 4. I feel image 1 is a bit to busy with to much images appearing at once. I also like the layout of image 3 as it is simple and clear.
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