• What did you learn?

Over the course of this final project, I was able to learn how to use video in Figma, and how to use infographics for the purpose of constructing a mock app/tool.

• What was easy?

The easiest part of this project was the concept that I settled on. It wasn’t too long after I was given the brief overview for this project that I had a run-in with a friend that had recently transferred to Canisius, where they asked where a certain spot on campus was located. Even though they’d been attending Canisius for a few months, some locations are still a mystery.

So I decided to create a tool based on helping new or confused students navigate the campus.

• What was challenging?

The most challenging part was attempting to synchronize the infographics popping onto the screen in my navigation proposal. It took a lot of trial and error to line it up correctly.

• How could your submission be improved?

I think my submission could be improved if I were have added a wider map of Canisius University that a user could utilize in the app. Trying to shrink the map into a mobile app may prove to be a challenge (especially given Canisus’ unique campus structure), but if I could’ve achieved that my project would’ve definitely been enhanced.

• How could I improve the assignment for the next class?

I think this project could be improved for next time if we were given a few more in-class tutorials on how to improve the appearance (or even animation, if possible) of the infographics.

• How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?

Having the ability to utilize video in future Figma projects will prove to be very useful moving forward.

• How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you? Refer to a specific reading or link for this; do not reference a class video or lecture.

Although it’s very quick, this example of AR technology that could be applied to education was helpful in providing some inspiration for my own mock app: https://youtu.be/g9FPnVJX0gw?si=6x_3rIXQDhc84twf

Link to the Canisius University Guide App: https://www.figma.com/proto/gad02qf2cc80cnxOf8kFiV/Project-3?type=design&node-id=1-6&t=7sYOBgjY5WowrxDA-0&scaling=scale-down&page-id=0%3A1&starting-point-node-id=1%3A6

• What did you learn?

I was able to learn how to use local variables and apply them to the creation of certain features in my app, such as the temperature gauge.

• What was easy?

The easiest part of this project for me was being able to simplify the features I believed needed to be simplified. Being able to use my own experiences and thoughts from being in a vehicle gave me the push to brainstorming these ideas.

• What was challenging?

The most challenging part of this project was learning how to use the Conditional feature, and having to set up all the ‘What-If’ situations.

• How could your submission be improved?

I think the theming for the interface could be improved as a whole. For example, I wanted the backgrounds in light/dark mode to reflect day and night skies, but I wasn’t able to add detail in such as clouds or stars.

• How could I improve the assignment for the next class?

A few more in-class tutorials of certain features you could add to enhance the interface could improve things, such as sliders or dragging.

• How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?

The Conditional feature will help in any future assignments that require me to modify the current aesthetic based on how a user would be utilizing the interface or which prompts they may be pressing.

• How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you? Refer to a specific reading or link for this; do not reference a class video or lecture.

This article was a good dive into how to apply dark mode to your project in a very simple way: https://youtu.be/DJrQbmH75lY?si=XbegLQg0qAFMriXs

Link to Car UI: https://www.figma.com/proto/M1uQzsf5NEKDjRUVfJZBMo/Jonah-Ahrens%3A-DMA-217—Project-2?type=design&node-id=429-2790&t=5sPp98jqdlwOsmG8-1&scaling=min-zoom&page-id=101%3A1337&starting-point-node-id=429%3A2790&mode=design

• What did you learn?

Learning how to create components in Figma in order to use them in a flow chart for my app. It quickly became a skill that was useful for how I wanted to structure my project.

• What was easy?

The easiest part of this project was coming up with the idea/theme for my app. I knew from the start that I intended to have an aesthetic of a lined sheet of paper that an average person would write their daily to-do list down on be the theme/color scheme for this app.

• What was challenging?

The most challenging part of this project was finding a way to accomplish my main objective with the app, which was to make the process of creating a to-do list as simple as possible. Brainstorming ways to achieve was the most challenging portion of this process.

• How could your submission be improved?

I think my submission could be improved if I had created a way to add multiple to-do’s to a user’s list as once, instead of only being able to add one at a time.

• How could I improve the assignment for the next class?

A good idea for next time could be partner up students for this project, that way there is a healthy mix of ideas going together in order to create a polished final product.

• How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?

If there is ever an assignment in my career based around app design/user interaction, then I’ll be able to apply the skills gained through designing in Figma to that project, whether or not the software I utilize is Figma itself or not.

• How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you? Refer to a specific reading or link for this; do not reference a class video or lecture.

This article was a good dive into another person’s process for designing a to-do app, and gave myself some good insight into what to consider if another person were to be using my app at that specific point in the creation process.

Link to To-Do App: https://www.figma.com/proto/Ylit0XDsCHD197XeSGI7Vu/Project-1?type=design&node-id=81-57&t=JYETP4kWjXAEN7Zb-0&scaling=scale-down&page-id=1%3A4&starting-point-node-id=81%3A57