Gallery Pal
Gallery Pal is the ultimate go-to for museum goers, providing a simple and efficient art viewing experience. With user-friendly navigation, a streamlined flow, organized and information, it's a solution for all museum event needs. Designed for a smooth and effective art viewing process, Gallery Pal can be used by any museum organization to cater to their curious attendees.
Role: UX Researcher, UX Designer, UI Designer
Project Context: Personal Project, Design Sprint
Product Type: SaaS
Duration: 1 week
Tools: Figma, Miro, Mural
Problem
Museum goers look for information on pieces and artists in different ways. Some feel the only way to get information is through research before visiting their museum, or during group tours. However, not all museums goers enjoy the pace of group tours. This led to frustration due to missed opportunities for museum goers to get the information they wanted or frustration with long articles.
Solution
I wanted to solve this problem by creating a mobile site for participating museums that provides a quick and user-friendly platform for museums goers to discover and learned about art exhibits. The mobile site would streamline the in person viewing process and prioritize relevant information to enhance the user experience. This solution aimed to improve the overall viewing process and enjoyment for museum goers.
Research
Affinity Map
I received statements and feedback through the client site during this design sprint, with user experiences playing a pivotal role in shaping the project's flow. I synthesized these experiences and mapped them based on key collective points that exhibited similarity.
Research Synthesis
Ideate
User Personas
With the information gathered, I created a persona to get a better idea of the users I we are designing for. This is what really allowed me to see what specific needs, goals, pain points, and motivations users have when it comes to attending art galleries that fit their specific needs.
Sketches
Leveraging user flows and a site map to optimize website navigation, I started the process with tailored sketches designed to simplify the experience for museum goers seeking information during their visit. This approach proved effective in evaluating the application's functionality and overall smoothness. Employing a three-step process involving Crazy 8 (eight minutes for eight designs), dot analysis, and final sketches, the ultimate goal is to empower users with greater control and information, ensuring a valuable and efficient experience with the application.
Initial Crazy 8’s (3 sets visible)
Dot Markers on possible designs
Final Sketches
Design
Wire Frames
Wire Flows
Style Guide
High Fidelity
Testing
Usability Testing
I developed a high-fidelity prototype and conducted one round of usability testing with 5 participants. Identified challenges in question flow and navigation led to refinements for clarity and a streamlined experience. The optimized flow resulted in smoother navigation, positive UI feedback, and enjoyment of a simplified experience. Small adjustments to thread options contributed to successful outcomes without confusion, with participants appreciating the application's layout ,aesthetics, and easy use.
Prototype
Reflection
What I Learned
What’s Next
