Prototype Evaluations (Within Each Team)

STEPS:
1. Each group will create an evaluation sheet for the prototypes.
2. Evaluate each prototype using the evaluation sheet.
3. Make suggestions for design improvement.
4. Post the Prototype Evaluation on the Web Site as an HTML or Flash page. Be sure to create a button to take the viewer to the Prototype Evaluation.

EVALUATION SHEET QUESTIONS:
1. What do you think of the overall design ? What changes would you make ?
2. Are you happy with the structural design (Layers, Tables, Flash Movie Clips, Frames) you chose? Would you make adjustments next time ?
3. Is the colour scheme exactly what you expected ? What alterations would you make?
4. Are graphic Design principles evident? Explain what principles are employed, and what may need to be adjusted.
5. Is the metaphor used in the graphical interface? Is the metaphor explained with a description?
6. Is there enough content and design to demonstrate that the Web Designer is able to do the work to your satisfaction?
7. Is it easy to navigate? What changes are required ?
8. Are media examples/elements missing to help tell the story/solution? List missing items.
9. Do the typefaces suit the content? What changes are required ?
10. Does it functionally work ? What changes are required ?
11. Does the Web Site lead the viewer towards holistic development of the individual? Explain how it does or does not do this.
12. Is the dimension explained? Is the Solution within the correct dimension? Explain.
13. List other suggestions for improvement.

NEXT STEPS:
Interface Design due next class.
The Interface design is based upon the metaphor for the Web Site.

Evaluation sample ( Product evaluation)
http://www.technologystudent.com/despro_flsh/box1.html

User Interface Design Criteria - from California Polytechnic State
University
http://www.csc.calpoly.edu/~jdalbey/SWE/QA/UICriteria.htm

Web Anatomy
http://www.uie.com/articles/web_anatomy_frameworks/

Try the 5-Second Test
http://www.uie.com/articles/five_second_test/

User Interface Engineering
http://www.uie.com/
- Here’s a site where you can get news and articles on design.