Designing an Art Gallery App for
Bharat Bhavan Soumyadeep Das
Project overview
The product: This project delves into creating an app for the visitors of
Bharat Bhavan, an art gallery based in Bhopal, India. As of now, the art galley does not have a dedicated app. It has a poorly designed website. This project tries to make the user experience of the visitors better by incorporating some
interventions.
Preview of selected polished designs.
Project overview
The problem:
The goal:
The experience of an art gallery can be
The goal of this project is to create a platform
inaccessible,
that enhances the experience of the visitors. It
unintelligible,
and
hectic
sometimes. It is difficult for any art enthusiast
will act as a platform that will keep the users
or common visitor to keep track of all the
engaged even after their visit and assist them
events and exhibitions. It frequently becomes
in their visit.
challenging to understand certain artworks without their proper context and history.
Understanding the user
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User research
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Personas
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Problem statements
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User journey maps
User research: summary
After a literature review on frequent problems dealt with by visitors after visiting an art gallery and interviewing visitors, I categorized the users into two categories. One, people who are art enthusiasts and frequent visitors, and two, people who visit art galleries for events and exhibitions.
User research: pain points 1
2
3
Pain point
Pain point
Pain point
Would like to have information about ticket prices, opening hours, and any special events or guided tours.
Would like to have comprehensive information on upcoming events and exhibition
Wishes to have a better and easier way to purchase tickets or enroll in workshops.
Starting the design
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Paper wireframes
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Digital wireframes
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Low-fidelity prototype
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Usability studies
Information Architecture
Digital wireframes
Low-fidelity prototype
[Link to Lo-Fi Prototype]
Usability study: findings Write a short introduction to the usability studies you conducted and your findings. Insights 1
Based on the theme that: find it difficult to find the book tickets button, an insight is: users need better cues to find the button
2
Based on the theme that: wanted to see the ticket after booking, an insight is: addition of a confirmation page and book tickets page will be helpful. Also redirecting the users to the book tickets page will be useful after booking.
3
Based on the theme that: were confused while booking for an event in an auditorium as they could not choose their seats, an insight is: to create a page where users can choose their preferred seats while booking for an auditorium.
4
Based on the theme that: were frustrated while taking an audio tour guide, an insight is: simplification is needed in the user flow
Refining the design
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Mockups
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High-fidelity prototype
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Accessibility
Mockups: Starting App
Mockups: Booking Ticket
Mockups: Audio Guide
High-fidelity prototype [Link to Hi-Fi Prototype]
Accessibility considerations 1
2
Provision of native language to accommodate all the users
Descriptions are available in text as well as audio medium
Project overview
The product: This project delves into creating an app for the concerned
consumers. It is for a small boutique sustainable fashion brand. The Firm is called Dorji Shantiniketan. They wanted a simple yet pristine design.
Project overview
The problem:
The goal:
The problem is to create a simple responsive
A simple website where one can easily
website that cater a large number of audience.
navigate and purchase products that are sustainable.
User research: summary
After a literature review on frequent problems dealt with by visitors after visiting an art gallery and interviewing visitors, I categorized the users into two categories. One, people who are consumers of the product and do not live nearby to access the boutique, and two, the clients who want to expand their reach to people.
User research: pain points 1
2
3
Pain point
Pain point
Pain point
Would like to have information about ticket prices, opening hours, and any special events or guided tours.
Would like to have comprehensive information on upcoming events and exhibition
Wishes to have a better and easier way to purchase tickets or enroll in workshops.
Information Architecture
Digital wireframes
Low-fidelity prototype
[Link to Lo-Fi Prototype]
Usability study: findings Write a short introduction to the usability studies you conducted and your findings. Insights 1
Based on the theme that: find it difficult to find the book tickets button, an insight is: users need better cues to find the button
2
Based on the theme that: wanted to see the ticket after booking, an insight is: addition of a confirmation page and book tickets page will be helpful. Also redirecting the users to the book tickets page will be useful after booking.
3
Based on the theme that: were confused while booking for an event in an auditorium as they could not choose their seats, an insight is: to create a page where users can choose their preferred seats while booking for an auditorium.
4
Based on the theme that: were frustrated while taking an audio tour guide, an insight is: simplification is needed in the user flow
Mockups: Landing Page
Mockups: Shop
Mockups: Product Page
High-fidelity prototype [Link to Hi-Fi Prototype]
Accessibility considerations 1
2
Provision of native language to accommodate all the users
Descriptions are available in text as well as audio medium
Thank you!