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Your final report will consist of your project topic, external system analysis (i.e. Blog 2), set of user requirements (i.e. P2: Personas) and prototype with detailed. explanations for all design considerations. Design considerations should be informed by existing literature, whether the textbook or other resources. Your prototype should consist of a minimal of 3 system mock-ups with detailed descriptions for each.
Example: If I were to redesign my academic social network, SocialXYZ to be mobile friendly, I might showcase 3 distinct views of the new system including one for the homepage, another for the discussion board and a third for the profile since those feature are very important for how I use the system. For each of these views, I would use Photoshop or another image editor (even MS Paint would work) to redesign the look and feel of the system as it should look on a smartphone. These design considerations would relate back to the textbook.
Report Grading RubricIntroduction (2.5pts): The introduction will provide an overview of the system you plan to (re)design.Background (5pts): The background will integrate Blog 2 (Analysis of Existing Systems) and P2 (Requirements Gathering). In this section, identify the strengths and weaknesses of existing systems and what design considerations you, as the designer, have considered. In this space, you will want to include screenshots and / or mock-ups of those existing systems. You should not include any components of the system you plan to propose.Design (30pts): The design section will include at least 3 detailed screenshots of your proposed system with detailed explanations. You can construct mock-ups using any techniques available. There are lots of free-Photoshop alternatives, so I encourage you to explore them. Each mock-up should also be accompanied by a detailed description of the design and how it relates to material discussed in this course.Textbook Terms: (10pts) Bold and include at least 10 HCI-Related Terms from the textbook, class notes or slides.Conclusion (2.5pts): Your conclusion should highlight your overall approach and summarize your work.References (5pts): Include a minimum of 5 resources / references that provided you with information for your system. Resources may consist of personal interviews, system documentation, newspaper, magazine, or journal articles, websites, etc. Follow proper MLA formatting.Formatting (5pts): Spelling and grammar should be thoroughly checked before submitting your work. Points are deducted for spelling/keyboarding and grammatical errors. All work should be attempted using the SocialXYZ wiki. If do not use the wiki, reports must be double spaced using a 12-point font and 1″ (inch) side margins. Heading should be used to designate appropriate sections of the paper.Format: PDF document
Notes: Please note that your paper is a culmination of much of the work you have already done (SUS analysis, Personas) with added sections for your system design. Regarding the prototype, keep in mind that it is a non-working prototype, which simply means it will consist of 3 system mock-ups (aka renderings / drawings / screenshots) of your proposed system along with explanations for your design considerations. If you are having grave difficulty using software, you may hand-draw / sketch your design. Remember, the primary goal of this exercise is to get your concept across and provide some rationale, so have fun with the design. Also, if you have any concerns, please consult me. I’ll help out, of course. Finally, I have provided a paper template that you can follow. Considering that your paper will include numerous screenshots, please shoot for a minimum of 5 pages.
Reply 1 (100 words):
I agree individuals in society have different interpretation of the American dream. There are those who view American dream as the ideal of opportunity available to any American Citizen. That is why the forefathers were ready to go to war, sacrifice their time with their loved ones so as to attain freedom for their country. With freedom, individuals have the opportunity to set up business anywhere in the country without fear of violence or individuals can get the opportunity to enrollee in schools and pursue their dream careers that will earn them a good job in future. Therefore, individuals should be free thinkers to attain their American dream.
Reply 2 (80 words):
The American dream has been a topic of discussion over the years. Individuals in society define it differently. Some believe it is attaining wealth and possession. That is why there are different social classes in society. There are individuals working tirelessly to achieve their dreams, yet they have already accumulated massive wealth while others are still struggling with the hope of accumulating wealth. To others, the American dream is attaining freedom; for instance, Edna, despite being a girl, decides to take matters into her own hands to achieve the life she wants. Therefore, it is possible to achieve anything when someone believes in it.
Reply 3 (100 words):
The American dream to some individuals is the ability to attain their own version of success regardless of where they were born or their gender. This is best illustrated by Edna pontellier. Society expects the woman to stay home take care of the children, husband and do different house chores. However, Edna believes for her to achieve the American dream she has to be a free thinker. Realizing she was not comfortable with her current life she went ahead to chase after her dreams although she was not able to attain all her goals. Individuals should emulate Edna and go after their dreams despite the odds.