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+44 7596 846178
SELF INTRODUCTION My name is Wei-Cheng, Huang. I am currently working as a marketing and e-commerce executive in London. Having user experience knowledge is having the key to converse with your customers in order to fulfil their needs. The challenge is to know your customer's needs before they do.
WORK EXPERIENCE Jun, 2011
Sep, 2011
INTERN Dot Design - Hsinchu, Taiwan • Industrial Design • Graphic Design
Nov, 2015
Sep, 2018
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER Chenbro Micom - Taipei, Taiwan • Industrial Design • Graphic Design • Photography • Video Production
Nov, 2018
Present
MARKETING EXECUTIVE EcoAir - London, UK • Website Design • Digital Design • Video Production • Social Media Campaign
WHY USER EXPERIENCE I am currently working at EcoAir, London. As a reliable marketing and e-commerce executive, I am interested in the process of building successful brands. I have experience in poster, catalogue, banner, e-blaster design and web design for marketing enquiries. I have knowledge of social media campaigns, user interfaces, HTML5, CSS, SEO and Google Analytics. Although I have lots of knowledge regarding branding design, I still feel I am lacking in the central knowledge to build a successful brand. I have come to realise that whether it be product design, web design, or even customer service, all are concerned with user experience. Without considering the users, it is almost impossible to provide a good product, accessible website, or reliable service to the customers. Before working on a project, we should consider who is the end user, what is the most important thing they care about, how will they use the service and even why they should choose my service. If we say design can change the world, this is only because it is a user-centred design. User-centred design is an iterative process where there should be an understanding of the user and their concerns as a starting point for all design and development. As a user experience student, I hope to learn not only the fundamentals around UX, but also contribute back to the knowledge base of user experience design strategies. This learning opportunity will prepare me to become a better marketing and design expert through user-centred thinking. I hope I can help my country to build worldwide brands through the delivery of excellent products and services in the future.
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EDUCATION Sep, 2008
Jun, 2012
Sep, 2012
BACHELOR OF ARTS Tunghai University - Taiwan
Jun, 2014
Sep, 2014
MASTER OF ARTS Taipei University of Technology - Taiwan
• Industrial Design
• Industrial Design
Jul, 2015
EXCHANGE STUEDENT Fachhochschule Trier - Germany • Communication Design
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Apple System
LANGUAGE
INTERMEDIATE SKILLS SOCIAL MEDIA
PERSONAL SKILLS LOGICAL THINKING MOTIVATION INNOVATION COOPERATION DEPENDABILITY
HTML5 CSS3
• Chinese - Native Speaker • English - Excellent Level - Toeic 810/990 & Ielts 6.0/9.0 • Japanese - Intermediate Level
HONORS • IF Concept Design Award - Haier Special Prize • Industrial Design Excellence Award - Final List • Great Design Award, Top 8 • 31st Yodex Design Award - Honorable Mention • IP-ID Design Technology Award - Best Design Award • Mazu Gift Design Award - Silver Medal Award
IamWeichengHuang-adigitaldesignerfromTaiwan-IamlivinginLondonnow-Nicetomeetyou
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CONTENTS Web Design - Product Filter....................05 - 11 Purchase Lifecycle - Email Template.......13 - 17 Newcomers - Designing in the UK...........19 - 23 Thawer - Cutting Board...........................25 - 31 Tourist Map Design - Short Stay..............33 - 39
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Web
Web Design - Product Filter How to choose a dehumidifier?
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Web Design - Product Filter
Web
How to choose a dehumidifier?
INTRODUCTION: When designing the new shopping website for EcoAir, I felt that as a customer it's really hard to make a decision when there are so many types of dehumidifier. As a leading dehumidifier manufacturer in the UK market, we felt we needed to extend our product filter capabilties to help our customers make the right decision. A user-friendly website is the most important thing in building a good relationship with the customer when selling online.
LANDING PROBLEM
ENQUIRY
TOO MUCH INFORMATION • I have a humidity problem, I really need to buy a dehumidifier asap. • Why so many choices? I just want to buy a unit for my flat. • What's the difference between these units? • Which kind of unit will fit my home?
TOO MANY REQUIREMENTS • Environment: I have a flat with 3 rooms, which dehumidifier is right for this size? • Noise Level: I hope the unit will be not too noisy. • Mode Setting: Does this unit have a Sleep Mode function? • Power Consumption: I hope that running the unit in the house will not be too expensive. • Price: I hope the price is under £150 inc. VAT. • Colour: I prefer a white colour unit which fits with my house decoration. • Nano Silver filter sounds like a good feature.
ENQUIRY MINDMAP Posing as the customer, I worked through the process of selecting a dehumidifier. Where am I going to use my dehumidifier - how big is the space? Every dehumidifier has a different moisture removal capacity designed for spaces of different sizes. Is it energy efficienc and quiet enough that it will not disrupt me whilst sleeping? Which features do I need? A Nano Silver filter, timer, louvre, ioniser, child-lock, laundry mode or sleep mode? How expensive is it? Can I afford it on my budget? Keywords: Price, Capacity, Environment, Size of House, Noise Level, Special Features: Filter, Laundry Mode, Sleep Mode, Timer, Ioniser......
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Carbon Fi
3L
2L
Specia
4L
Size of Water Tank
Over 4 L
Filter Clean Indicator Drainage Hose
Built-in Ioniser Laundry Mode
Check box for Quiet Design Over 50 dB(A)
Noise
No
45 to 50 dB(A)
40 to 45 dB(A)
Lower 40 dB(A
COMPARISON
PLACE OR ABANDON THE ORDER
TOO MANY OPTIONS
CONTRACT CLARIFICATION
• What's the difference between all these units? • I prefer the quiet unit rather than the noisy one because I am going to use the dehumidifier my bedroom. • Is the Nano Silver filter really important? • Why does this unit have this feature and the other doesn't? • Why is this unit more expensive than the others?
• What is the return and refund policy? • How is the customer service from this company? • How many years warranty come with the product? • How do I register my unit on-line? • Can I pay by card/cash/PayPal or cheque? • Does the price include VAT? • How much will I pay for shipping? • How can I buy a replacement filter in the future? • Can I pay in installments?
Garage
ilter Nano Silver High
Bedroom
Timer
Black
White
Environment Pink
Checkbox
Function
Checkbox
Blue
Mode Setting
Louvre
Over 5 Bedrooms 3 to 4 Bedrooms
House Size
2 to 3 Bedrooms
Checkbox
Checkbox
Colour
Lower 10 L/Day
Moisture Removal Capacity
Sleep Mode Child Lock
Height Range Bar
Height
476 to 500 mm Lower 200 W
600 to 700 W 500 to 600 W
Check box for Quiet Design
Over 526 mm
Power Consumption
200 to 300 W
300 to 400 W
Price
Lower £100
400 to 500 W
Power Consumption Range Bar
Over 21 L/Day
450 to 475 mm
Over 700 W
oise Level
11 to 15 L/Day 16 to 20 L/Day
Buy a Dehumidifier
Water Splash Proof
e Range Bar
A)
Cooler Environment
Living Room Auto
al Filter
Warmer Environment
Bathroom
Economy
501 to 525 mm 501 to 525 mm
£101 to £130 Price Range Bar Over £191
£161 to £190
£131 to £160
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SIZE OF HOUSE 2 - 3 Bedroom 3 - 4 Bedroom Over 5 Bedroom TYPE OF DEHUMIDIFIER Desiccant (Warm Place) Compressor (Cold Place) Commercial ENVIRONMENT Bedroom Bathroom Garage Livingroom CAPACITY (L/Day) PRICE £ NOISE LEVEL (dBA) OTHER FEATURES Laundry Mode Built-in Ioniser 3D Louvre Antibacterial Nano Silver Filter Carbon Filter Sleep Mode Timer Child Lock Water Splash Proof E7 Technology (Energy Saving) Continuouse Drainge Hose Filter Clean Indicator Auto Shut-Off Auto Restart
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WHO : Customers with the intention of making a purchase WHY : Humidity problems at their home or place of work WHAT : Dehumidifier of varying capacity, price, efficiency and special features. WHEN : Impact of humidity problem is high, customer is looking for options to solve HOW : Gather requirements and identify units WHICH : Idenitfy the product which best matches the requirements
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Dehumidifiers have different capacities. To choose a suitable one you should consider the size of the house. If the customer already knows which capacity they need, they can just select by range to find a product. A desiccant dehumidifier works well in a cold environments; however, a compressor dehumidifier works well in a warmer environments. Commercial-use dehumidifiers have different components. Some units have a splash-proof feature for usage in a bathroom. It is important to know where are customers going to use the dehumidifier so that we can make the right product recommendations to them. Price is always one of the most important things when buying a home appliance. Customers frequently are concened about the noise level of the unit as they may use it in the bedroom whilst sleeping. Power consumption affects the running cost of the unit, customers want a dehumidifier that is cheap to run. Different models have different special features. This filter can help identify a specific unit which may fit the customer's needs. NOTE: This is just the first step to build the product filter to help our customers choose a suitable dehumidifier which matches their needs. This project will be long-lived and will evolve until the customer no longer needs to call our sales team for assistance.
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Web
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Client : EcoAir (Fok Trading Ltd.), London, United Kingdom Year : 2019 Project : B2C Shop Website Design Concept : A user-friendly website equipped with a good product filter which can successfully assist our customers to find the product they need Website : www.shop.ecoair.org (work in progress)
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Procedure
Purchase Lifecycle - Email Template Fulfil customer enquiries via Amazon Portal
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Lifecycle
Purchase Lifecycle - Email Template Fulfil customer enquiries via Amazon Portal
INTRODUCTION: Amazon is one of the biggest channels for EcoAir. It is important to handle the customer enquiries smoothly. As a trusted and well-known merchant, we not only have to the fulfil customer enquiries but also effectively communicate our terms and policies. It is therefore essential to create an email template to reply to our customers when communicating via Amazon portal. Before creating the email template, we must understand the entire purchase lifecycle.
PROCEDURE CUSTOMER PLACES THE ORDER ONLINE
WE DISPATCH THE ORDER
COURIER DELIVERS THE ORDER
ISSUES 1-1. Customer wants to cancel the order 1-2. Customer wants to change the delivery address 1-3. Customer wants to change the colour of product
Courier fails delivery 3-1-1. Failed delivery 1-2 times 3-1-2. Failed delivery 3 times
2-1. Customer wants to cancel the order 2-2. Customer wants to change the delivery address 2-3. Customer wants to change the colour of product
Customer service always needs to support unhappy customers ...
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3-2-1. Customer want to cancel the order
Understand the entire purchase lifecycle
CUSTOMER RECEIVES THE ORDER
Customer wants to return the unit 4-1-1. Product defective 4-1-2. Product is not defective
30 DAY TRIAL
2 YEAR WARRANTY
CUSTOMER DISPOSES OF THE PRODUCT
5-1. Customer needs the repair service 5-2. Customer wants to return the unit 5-3. Customer asks for replacement part
Customer asks for missing part 4-2-1. We have stock 4-2-2. We don't have stock
6-1. Customer needs the repair service 6-2. Customer asks for replacement part
We need to fulfil customer enquiries but not betray our terms and policies
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Lifecycle CUSTOMER PLACES AN ORDER ONLINE
WE DISPATCH THE ORDER
COURIER DELIVERS THE ORDER
ISSUES 1-1. Customer wants to cancel the order 1-2. Customer wants to change the delivery address 1-3. Customer wants to change the colour of product
Courier fails delivery 3-1-1. Failed delivery 1-2 times 3-1-2. Failed delivery 3 times
2-1. Customer wants to cancel the order 2-2. Customer wants to change the delivery address 2-3. Customer wants to change the colour of product
3-2-1. Customer wants to cancel the order
OUR ACTION 1-1. Cancel the order for the customer and process the refund 1-2. Ask the customer to cancel the order and re-order with the correct address, then process the refund for the first order 1-3. Change the colour in our admin system for the customer
Courier fails delivery 3-1-1. Send the delivery history with tracking code to the customer and ask the courier to try deliver again 3-1-2. Send the delivery history with tracking code to the customer, re-book the delivery
2-1. Cancel the delivery for the customer 2-2. Cancel the delivery and re-book to the correct address 2-3. Clarify with the customer again and then cancel the order and re-book the delivery with correct colour unit
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3-2-1. Ask the customer to reject the delivery from the driver
CUSTOMER RECEIVES THE ORDER
Customer wants to return the unit 4-1-1. Product defective 4-1-2. Product is not defective
30 DAY TRIAL
CUSTOMER DISPOSES OF THE PRODUCT
5-1. Customer needs the repair service 5-2. Customer wants to return the unit 5-3. Customer asks for replacement part
Customer asks for missing part 4-2-1. We have stock 4-2-2. We don't have stock
Customer wants to return the unit 4-1-1. Ask the customer if they still want the unit, then book a collection or swap 4-1-2. The customer must send the unit back by themselves. On receipt of the unit, we will process the refund.
2 YEAR WARRANTY
6-1. Customer needs the repair service 6-2. Customer asks for replacement part
5-1. Ask the customer to fill the 'inside warranty' form and then book the collection 5-2. Apologise to the customer, as according to the terms and policies we will be unable to fulfil the request 5-3. Ask the customer to fill the 'inside warranty' form and then send the replaced part
Customer asks for missing part 4-2-1. Deliver the missing part to the customer 4-2-2. Apologise to the customer, and commit to delivering the missing part when in stock
6-1. Ask the customer to fill the 'outside warranty' form and pay for the delivery and sevice online, then book the collection 5-2. Send the purchasing link to the customer for buying the replaced part
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Newcomers
Newcomers - Designing in the UK How can I find a design role in the UK?
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Newcomers
Newcomers - Designing in the UK How can I find a design role in the UK?
INTRODUCTION: Since the UK government started providing the 2 year, Tier 5 visa to Taiwanese youth, lots of young people have moved to the UK with the ambition of finding a professional design job. There are several difficulties and frustrations along the way, and so we decided to host a workshop to discover the key issues, applying our user experience knowledge.
PERSONA • Name: Anne Chen • Career: 4 years as a UI designer • Age: 27 years old • Personal Trait: Independant, assertive, ambitious, brave, slightly introverted and open-minded • Lifestyle: Hard-working, frugal, travel-addicted • Tech usage: Familiar with smart phones and web technology DESCRIPTION: I just arrived in London, I have no friends here. I have 4 years of working experience as a UI designer. I would like to use my 2 year visa to develop my career in the UK whilst travelling in Europe. Happy when afforded an interview opportunity Begin to distribute CV, unsure If I can succeed
Happy & curious about the design environment here Hard to find information, no source of advice
Anxious & worried about employability Under pressure & frustrated, feelings of guilt when travelling
BUILDING CONFIDENCE
SEARCH ACTION
Make Friends & Connections
• To understand the industry here • To understand the salary range • To understand how to prepare a CV to fit the industry here • To understand the channels to find job vacancies
PROBLEM
Limited Time & Money
• Unsure where can find correct information • Misunderstand the job description
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Nervous waiting for potential opportunities
PREPARE Prepare CV, Portfolio & English • Use other designer's CV, cover letter & portfolio for reference • Customize CV, cover letter • Adjust the style of portfolio • Ask others for suggestions & opinions • Start sending-out the CV
Confused about ROI • Need to translate the portfolio into English • Unsure how to select projects for the portfolio • What kind of portfolio works well here? • How the CV be more persuasive?
Keep building and losing confidence,
UK TAIWAN PROBLEMS: 1. I had just arrived in London and had no friends here. I have 4 years of work experience as a UI designer. Is it possible for me to find a UI designer job here in London as well? 2. What should I prepare in order to apply for a new role? Is my CV and portfolio good enough? How will the interview be conducted? I have so many questions. Is there anyone I can ask or approach to be my mentor? 3. Let me try to do some research online first. Is there any meetup groups for designers here in London? 4. I need to find a job as soon as possible, otherwise, I may run out of money. There are so many pressures from my parents - everyone keeps asking me if I found a job already. 5. Finally, a chance for an interview, but what should I prepare? What kind of questions will they ask me? 6. Ohhh, it is unbelievable, they made me an offer! How will I know if it is acceptable or not? Is the salary too low? How should I negotiate with them? Will they provide a Tier 2 visa for me in the future? Disbelief at job offer Details of contract confusing Nervous when preparing for the English interview
Begin work
Awaiting the result
Frustrated when preparing design homework
Confusion around multiple offers
SHARE EXPERIENCE
INTERVIEW
OFFER
Prepare & Pratice for Interview
Check Company & Contract
• Reply to confirm the interview • Practice the interview Q&A • Research the company's culture • Understand the job specification • Check if the company has a license for Tier 2 visa sponsorship
Low Confidence and Uncertainty • Low confidence in speaking English • Uncertainty around interview style and purpose • Unfamiliar with interviewing remotely
self-doubt & guilty when traveling
• Negotiate the contract & salary • Accept the job offer • Reject any other offers • Start applying for the Tier 2 visa
Clarify the Contract • Understand the wording of the contract • Question the contractual terms • Refuse any other offers • Company is not familiar with the procedures around Tier 2 visa applications
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Newcomers
SEARCH
PREPARE
CHANNELS & TOOLS Social Media Medium Blog Youtube Facebook Group Meetup
Job Portal Reed Indeed Glassdoor LinkedIn
Connections Recuiters Job Agency Friends Events Career Fair Meetup/ Workshop
For CV LinkedIn Google (Online) School Resources CV Checking
For Portfolios Behance Dribble Pinterest LinkedIn Issue
Skills Learning Udemy Lynda Blog Youtube
WORKSHOP Workshop: Newcomer in the UK User Experience Design Year: 2019 Concept: As designers jsut arriving in London, how can we find a job here? From emotion to physical support, we want to help people like us in the future.
Workshop: Newcomer in the UK User Experience Design Year: 2019 Participant: Chun-Chan Lin, Yu Chi Chu, Li Chun Kan, Kai-Shing Hwang, Chia-Chi Liao, Peiyun Lin, Wei-Cheng Huang, ChiuHsuan Huang, Hsiang Ju Huang
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INTERVIEW Interview Phone Call Skype Company Office Cafe
OFFER
Information Survey Recruiter / Job Agency Google / Youtube CityMapper / Google Map Company Website Social Media School Career Centre Friends
Information Survey Recruiter / Job Agency Google / Youtube Facebook Group Company Website School Career Centre Friends
OUR IDEAS
Mentor Mate APP This concept is based on modern dating apps. It will display portfolios and users can make friends by liking each other's project. They can then exchange ideas online.
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Industrial Design
Thawer - Cutting Board
Solving the freeze/thaw problem in the kitchen
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Industrial Design
Thawer - Cutting Board
Solving the freeze/thaw problem in the kitchen INTRODUCTION: Living away from home, I started to learn how to cook by myself. I have always thought about how to cook more efficiently to avoid wasting ingredients. In Taiwan, we only go to the supermarket once a week. We are used to buying a great deal of meat which we freeze. However, we do encounter some problems when defrosting the meat directly from the freezer for use in cooking.
REFERENCE POINT: COOKING A BEEF CURRY PREPARE 1. Peel 2 carrots 2. Cut 3 onions into thin slices 3. Cut 1 potato and the 2 carrots diagonally 4. Take 250g of beef from the freezer and cut it into 1/2" cube
PAN FRY THE INGREDIENTS 1. Heat oil and fry the beef in the pan on both sides until brown 2. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and add the onion 3. After the onion, add the carrot and potato, pan frying for 10 min
WHO : People who freeze meat feel frustrated when trying to cut frozen meat immediately removed from the freezer. WHY : There are 2 common ways of thawing meat directly from the freezer. One is using the thawing mode of the microwave, the other way is removing the meat earlier, thawing it gradually at room temperature. Both approaches are ineffective ways to solve the cutting problem. WHAT : People care about the freshness of their meat and are keen to avoid waste. WHEN : When taking meat from the freezer, it is frozen and hard to cut. WHICH : The most important thing in cooking is efficient use of time & avoiding waste. HOW : Ensure the cook can work with only the part they need through cutting frozen meat.
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SCENARIO : I want to cook with meat now, however the meat is still frozen. How can I cut it? I want the process of cutting frozen meat to be easier. When taking meat from the freezer, we often find it is extremely hard to cut. A microwave can only defrost the entire piece - this takes longer and also reduces the food's freshness.
BOIL THE CURRY SOUP
SERVE THE CURRY WITH RICE
1. In the heavy-bottomed pot, add some garlic, curry powder and water 2. Boil the curry soup for 5 minutes 3. Add the beef and wine and let the alcohol evaporate
1. Once the ingredients are all tender, reduce the heat 2. Serve the beef curry with rice 3. Enjoy your meal
1 MICROWAVE A microwave can only defrost the whole cut of meat, this is slow and also reduces the food's freshness.
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2 SIT & WAIT
Leaving the meat to thaw at room temperature is slow and bacteria-prone.
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2014 IF Concept Award-Haier Special Prize
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Industrial Design
Problem Frozen meat is hard to cut. Microwaves defrost the entire cut of meat, this is slow and also reduces the food's freshness.
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Concept and Technology Cooks can choose only to defrost the part they want to cook. T.G.M (thermo-electric generating module) Thermoelectric generators are devices that convert heat directly into electrical energy using a phenomenon called the Seebeck effect. In short, T.G.M can be used to control temperature immediately, such as cooling and heating.
2014 IF Concept Award-Haier Special Prize
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Industrial Design
Final Product
STEP 1
Use finger to choose the part you need
STEP 2
Thawer defrosting and cutting board, combined with the T.G.M (thermo-electric generating module) technique lets users freely choose the parts they want to thaw. Select the part you need to cook and put the rest of the meat back to the freezer.
Cut the part of meat you need for cooking
Choose your portion & avoid waste
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"Thawer can reduce cooking time and keep food fresh for longer!"
Client : Student Project - Taipei University of Technology Year : 2014 Project : Thawer - How to defrost meat from the freezer more efficiently Concept : A high technology cutting board equipped with a thawing chip to help the cook work with only the portion required. Partners : Deng Pei-Chi, Wang Sin-Li, Chang Chun-En, Huang Wei-Cheng
2014 IF Concept Award-Haier Special Prize
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Map
Tourist Map Design - Short Stay A short stay in Taichung Railway Station
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Map
Tourist Map Design - Short Stay A short stay in Taichung Railway Station
INTRODUCTION: Taichung Railway Station is the gate to central Taiwan. This station is equipped with a bus terminal and is linked to the Taiwan Boulevard. Over 50 thousand passengers travel through Taichung Railway Station every day.
PERSONA • Name: Tina Lin • Career: College Student • Age: 21 years old • Personal Trait: Independant, brave • LifeStyle: Travel enthusiast, • Outfit: Simple, Tidy with a big backpack and camera
SCENARIO: I grew up in Taipei. I spent 4 days travelling around Taichung and the nearby town, I've had a really good time on this holiday. Today is my last day and I am waiting for my train back to Taipei. I still have 50 minutes before my train arrives, is there any tourist spot or souvenir shop close the railway station? Before saying goodbye to this lovely city, I would like to buy something for my parents in Taipei - they are waiting for me at home. I cannot wait to share how much I loved this city with them.
TAIPEI
Waiting for the train back to Taipei
50 min
Train will arrive in 50 mins
Desire to go somewhere close before train arrives
10 min
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Required to be back 10 mins before
40 mins to use, where should I go?
I need a map tell me where I should go for only 40 mins!
VALUE: There are several historic tourist attractions near to Taichung Railway Station. As designers, we would like to introduce this beautiful area to the tourists who come from far and wide. We noticed that a traveller may not have much time to stay around the station, their main purpose is to get on the train and travel to their next destination. With this in mind, myself and my team members designed a time zone tourist map for the traveller in the Taichung Railway Station. We hope this map will help tourists explore the beauty in this area.
Make the most of free time Where can you go when have only
40 minutes?
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Map
Final Map Design A small section of a map can help a tourist who has only limited time to travel around the Taichung Railway Station area. The circle shape of the map was designed in response to how much time travellers have to travel around this attractive historical area.
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Concept We convert the distance of the railway station to various tourist attractions into walking distance in minutes. This map can help travellers plan effectively, ensuring they catch their train but also have an opportunity to enjoy this beautiful city until the last moment.
VIEW POINT
GIFT SHOP
REST AREA
RESTAURANT
We use these symbols to highlight the different catagories of tourist attractions nearby e.g. view points, gift shops, rest areas and restaurants. These symbols can help a traveller easily find places they may interested in visiting.
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Map
How to use the map
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Choose a range which reflects how much time you have: 20, 40 or 60 minutes
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Tear off the dotted line from the time range you have selected
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Check the recommend places on the surrounding of the map
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Find the place you'd like to visit in the sight information section
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Trip
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Find the location of the corresponding icon and number on the map
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Calculate the travel time and how long you can stay, planning your trip!
Features EASILY CHOOSE OPTIONS BY DISTANCE - Help traveller figure out great places to visit in short time TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Easy for travellers to find interesting places INFORMATION ON SHOPS & RESTAURANTS - Help travellers to understand destinations ahead-of-time BUS INFORMATION - Additional information on alternative travel options
Client : Tunghai University Wayfinding Workshop Year : 2013 Project : Wayfinding Map Design Concept : Designed a tourist map with tourist attractions near Taichung Railway Station for the short-stay traveller Partners : Page, Dana, Tempo, Rumi & Wei-Cheng
Enjoy a short trip!
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