Project Overview
Role: UX Designer
Team: Individual Project
Timeline: 6 weeks
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Atlas of Living Australia API, Encyclopedia of Life API
Challenge
Design a novel interactive interface using GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museum) APIs to create an engaging and educational experience about Australian frogs.
Final Design
Learnings
Context-Specific Design: Identifying target audience and usage context is crucial. Features like scroll locking, while unnecessary for traditional mouse interfaces, proved essential for touchscreen interactions.
Gamification Drives Engagement: Converting educational content into a game format created a low-stakes environment that made information more accessible and enjoyable to consume.
Cross-Device Compatibility: While designed primarily for large touchscreens, ensuring compatibility across various devices expanded the application's reach and usefulness.