Assignment: Build a working prototype of your chosen concept.

My Gap: Use data visualization to minimize disruption to a family’s daily routine.

Key user needs being addressed:

• A dashboard where my family can go to understand everyone’s schedule
• Measures time – where people are/where people should be
• Notifies the right people at the right time
• Tracks my data with minimal effort
• Creates moments of familial serendipity

Alpha Prototype in situ: The alpha prototype placed in an area of high visibility for all family members.

Alpha Prototype full view: The alpha prototype message board with defined areas where users should focus their attention and specific color assignments for each family member to help identify the person communicating and to allow visual connections to be made.

Alpha Prototype message board detail.

Alpha Prototype storage detail: Showing storage shelf for supplies, writing implements, and discarded notes ready to be recycled.