Nikolenko Diana
- What am I really good at?
I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. I am a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations.
- What differentiates me from other designers?
I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using own initiative. I am able to work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Which UX activities do I really like to do?
During the work connected with UX design, i liked to consolidate and interpret their findings to construct representative personas based on patterns and commonalities in their research.( it was great experience,thank you Jolanta 😉
- On which projects did I bring the most value?
Projects related to the development of graphic design for music events.
- From which projects did I learn the most?
I can say that I have learned a lot through projects that included creating animations for websites.
- What exciting stories can I tell about the work that I did?
Once I was giving a report on the Bauhaus and decided to go with a project partner to the Bauhaus exhibition in Weimar. At the entrance it was written that we can touch and click on different elements, because they can be interactive. And here it is – in the middle of the wall, between the installation we see a red button – of course we press it! And suddenly the entire gallery is filled with the noise of a fire alarm, the entire building is evacuated. The police arrive, firefighters – they asked us why we pressed it. We showed them the wall and they let us go, saying – Designers …
Case study project “Social installation on the theme of the extinction of bees”
Introduction
Scenario: subway entrance project in Warsaw. Project with drawings from my colleagues, my design, collaborative renderings,my layout and joint research.
Problem: the extinction of bees due to the declining number of flowering plants.
Goal: highlighting the problem and drawing the attention of the inhabitants of Warsaw to it.
My and my colleagues’ role in the project
My role in the project
- Creation of a presentation about the topic of the project, to provide it to the customer.
- Working in Photoshop to create renderings.
- Development of the typography style and its placement on the lay-outs.
- Creation of a file ready for presentation with a description and visualizations of the project.
Role of other team members
- Sketch drawing.
- Creation of concept designs.
- Development of special graphic elements specific to the chosen topic.
- Project presentation to the client
Project users: Initially the customer, after implementation, people using the subway and underpass.
Design Process
- Search for information
- Sketch development
- Location selection
- Development of graphic elements
- Create a visualization
- Typography development
- Lunch typography with lay outs
- Create the final presentation
Examples of sketches
Tools used in the project
- All computer work. Tools were used: computer, table, Adobe soft.
- Sketches – paper, tablet.
Research
- The survey among customers– people who ordered the project – 2 persons working in the field of social companies
- The survey among potential users– pedestrians who walk in this place – 30 people – people of different ages, youth, office workers and tourists
The survey among customers
- How clear and attractive is the chosen topic shown?
- What are the comments and amendments?
- What else should be shown to attract people’s attention?
The survey among potential users
- Did you know about this problem?
- How eye-catching is the design?
- Were you interested in the message that you read the additional information?
- How would you rate the work of the designers?
- What are your emotions and thoughts after what you see?
Results and conclusions of usability tests/before and after applying UX Design to the product
Usability test of a social project “BEE Happy” before applying UX tools
The style of the project are random,not attracting the attention of people who do not understand the problem.They are not preceded by research among potential users and clients. The project has not been implemented and has not been approved by the clients.
Usability test of a “BEE Happy”project after applying UX tools
The project was developed with the study of the terms of reference and taking into account the interests and needs of potential users. The project aroused interest and desire to understand the problem among potential observers of the social installation. The project was approved by the client and moved forward for further globalization.
Final renderings
Conclusions / Plans for future
The project was designed to inform people about the presence of this environmental problem. The idea and the call of people to grow with color were received positively and even enthusiastically by the users. During the project, a large number of different ergonomics and UIX design techniques were used and studied. I plan to develop in this design industry, learn how to use typography and graphic elements as clearly and conveniently as possible. As for the project, since it requires the permission of the city to complete it, then at least start small and really plant a couple of flowering plants on your balcony.
Task 1
