This project is a collaboration with Brokk AB to study how illustration can be adapted for presentation on small and large digital surfaces. User interface and navigation have been studied to find how graphic elements create a framework for presenting illustration and to find how interplay affects usability. The result shows that adaptation to digital mediums mostly depends on the complexity of the information, but also on physical presuppositions. The conclusion is that interplay between illustration and interface must work unanimously to communicate information effectively.
The Challenge
A lot of information in printed form results in larger formats and a higher difficulty to navigate. The user has a need to find relevant information as fast as possible.
The purpose of the project was to explore possibilities to accommodate the user’s needs, presented on devices of different formats. The objective was to create a more user friendly material than what is currently in use, adapted to digital mediums that are already in use today.
The Process
Analysis of an existing service manual identified project challenges and requirements regarding the content of the design solution. Iterative tests showed how the design corresponded to different demands, needs and design objectives. Testing concepts explored and developed understanding of needs and limitations.
A lot of information in printed form results in larger formats and a higher difficulty to navigate. The user has a need to find relevant information as fast as possible.
The purpose of the project was to explore possibilities to accommodate the user’s needs, presented on devices of different formats. The objective was to create a more user friendly material than what is currently in use, adapted to digital mediums that are already in use today.
The Process
Analysis of an existing service manual identified project challenges and requirements regarding the content of the design solution. Iterative tests showed how the design corresponded to different demands, needs and design objectives. Testing concepts explored and developed understanding of needs and limitations.
The Solution
The design process emphasized the extent of the work required to create a unanimous adaptation for different digital mediums. The design solution was therefore limited and only one proposed design solution created, showing the application for use on laptop as a mobile device. The design solution splits information into three different categories, each presented within confined areas of the user interface.
The design solution support use through an intuitive experience; navigation is supported through interaction with both illustration and directory as interactive elements confirm information search.
The design process emphasized the extent of the work required to create a unanimous adaptation for different digital mediums. The design solution was therefore limited and only one proposed design solution created, showing the application for use on laptop as a mobile device. The design solution splits information into three different categories, each presented within confined areas of the user interface.
The design solution support use through an intuitive experience; navigation is supported through interaction with both illustration and directory as interactive elements confirm information search.
