Group Members
- Stephen Suen ssuen
- Kathy Fang kfang
- Yi Wu wuyi
- Connie Huang connieh
- TA: Katrina Panovich
GR1 - User and Task Analysis
GR2 - Designs
GR3 - Paper Prototyping
GR4 - Computer Prototyping
GR5 - Implementation
GR6 - User Testing
GR1 - Project Proposal and Analysis
Interview Narratives
1) Interviewee #1 is a recent MIT graduate who
User Classes
We have identified three classes of users: engaged couples, family, and wedding party
Bride-to-be characteristics:
- first time planning a wedding
- young (ages 20-28)
- tech-savvy
- on a tight budget
- does not have a professional wedding planner
- in charge of wedding planning and logistics
Fiance characteristics:
- has more at stake than the family members and the wedding party, but not necessarily doing detailed wedding planning
- wants to stay up-to-date with the bride's wedding planning decisions
- provides moral support to the bride
Family members characteristics:
- opinionated, but may have different ideas than the bride
- want to be involved in the planning process and see the bride's progress
- give input
Wedding party:
- bridesmaids and groomsmen
- provide input and suggestions
- see updates on the bride's wedding planning decisions
User Needs / Goals
Figuring out a timeline
- Identify list of tasks to be done
- Determine specific target dates for each task
- Visualize a calendar and progress bar with all of the target dates
- See examples of sample timelines that accommodate involvement and budget
Getting input about the timeline from involved parties
- Ask fiance, wedding party, and family members for feedback on the timing of certain tasks (i.e., whether wedding invitations should be sent out 20 weeks or 12 weeks in advance)
- Ask for feedback on whether more or less tasks should be included
Updating involved parties when decisions are made
- Notify finance, wedding party, and family members when major dates are changed or finalized
- Update involved parties when tasks are completed