IMS 452 Senior Project - Miami Uniersity

1. Haystack
The All-in-One Desktop Search App.
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UX Design Project by TJ Hillard | Miami University
Class: IMS 452 - Instructor: Dr. Glenn Platt, Director of the Interactive Media Studies Program
Mentors: Brian Tudor & Tyler Georgeson

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Concept

3. The Idea
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There should be an easy way to open multiple programs/applications
on your desktop computer simultaniously without a single mouse click.

4. The Solution
- Minimalistic application that allows the user to open up one or multiple programs
extremely fast
- The user can save custom workspaces or “haystacks” for maximum effeciency
- The user saves time and effort while performing everyday tasks on their desktop
computer
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5. Survey Results
- 35% of those surveyed said they found it frusterating trying to to open multiple
programs using their current methodologies
- 95% said they would be interested in trying a program that made it easier/faster
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For more details on the survey, go to bit.ly/haystackSurvey

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Prototyping

7. MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT
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Download .zip on Github! bit.ly/haystackMVP

8. Interactive Prototype & Mockups
Using Balsamiq Mockups & inVision App
Check out the low-fidelity, clickable mockup made using inVision App!
bit.ly/haystackInVision
Disclaimer: Obviously, the real program would need memory and saved files
to work. The purpose of this mockup is to demonstrate the navigation and general
functionality.
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9. Final Thoughts & Conclusion
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What I’ve learned.
- Balsamiq Mockups
- inVision App Interactive Prototyping
- Prototyping for software ideas is more challenging than mobile/sites
- GitHub code sharing