Second week

During the second week some changes were made in my research scope and the limitations of its range was identified, being decided that the main focus of the project is to redesign the screen composition, rearranging and adapting the elements shown to the user. Besides that, the environment should be taken in consideration.

SCOPE

·         Observe how the machine function:  its speed, safety, ergonomics, visual information, and adequacy.

·         Interview students and staff to collect information and experience other points of view.

·         Trace the problem’s priority in the user’s mind, based on the survey answers.

·         Propose a solution for the problems encountered.

·         Propose a new interface for the machine 

OBJECTIVES

•          Analyse the library self-checkout machine in its ergonomic and interface adequacy
•          Collect information about the users experience and opinion of the service through a survey
•          Identify the problems
•          Suggest improvements
•          Propose a new interface for the screen, to be presented as a Power Point file

SUMMARY

This project aims to analyse the library self-checkout machine, excluding the programming issues, implement changes to the way it function or make physical changes in its height and accessibility for disabled people, despite the acknowledgement of its eventual necessity and consideration during the redesign. It is not a concern to propose improvements to the current technology and physical structure of the machine.