November 6th, 2004 by msantram
I presented the sample devices to a group of mp3 player users here at ITP. The group consisted of ten people. The devices were all still in their raw wooden form. While each person liked the shape and texture of each sample, they all had differing thoughts about the appearance of the [...]
November 4th, 2004 by msantram
Radio:
Palm & iPod:
Swiveler 1 & 2:
Cell Phone & Mini Swiveler:
November 3rd, 2004 by msantram
Interview Questions
Where do find new music?
When do you find new music?
Who recommends music?
You
Friends
Friends of Friends
Blogs
iTunes
Amazon.com
Magazines
Books
Radio
Internet Radio
Sirius/XM
Television/TV Shows/Movies
Listening Booths at CD Stores
Concerts
Cafes/Restaurants
What do you do when you hear something you like?
What do you use to listen to music?
Portable Devices
iPod/MP3 device
Cassette Player
Cell Phone
Palm Device
Laptop
CD player/Stereo
Home Computer
Radio
Car Radio
Bars/Cafes/Restaurants
Do you download ringtones?
What sorts of electronic devices do you carry?
How [...]
November 3rd, 2004 by msantram
TO DO
1) write up thoughts in blog
2) scan images of sketches
3) add cl post
4) monitor cl posts - add new ones
5) mock up wood versions of
MP3hone
RadioBox
scrollRod
Handheld iPod/Palm Pilot
Notebook
6) Layout Maps in Illustrator
7) Write up Questions for interview
November 3rd, 2004 by msantram
User Research Project
We are two NYU graduate students working on a creating a pie in the sky music device.
The idea is not so much to develop an actual device to market, but to gain an understanding of how one would create a digital product from the ground up.
We are looking to get feedback from the [...]