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Post 5 : Project Planning

Project plans are essential because they provide a shared vision of what the project hopes to achieve. This shared understanding motivates the team to work together to meet the project’s objectives and deliver exceptional outcomes (Kelechi Udoagwu, 2 May 2022).

Project plans define the roles and responsibilities of each project team member and stakeholder. They also organise the project’s work from beginning to end, preventing unnecessary jobs from crowding out vital ones. Throughout the project, project planning can serve as an effective communication tool for the team (Kelechi Udoagwu, 2 May 2022).

Project Planning of Wayfinding

It was crucial to consider early in the project planning process how the earlier research would be used to create the app or web-based solution. My goal is to use augmented reality (AR), which is turning into a helpful tool and immersive technologies that provide users a realistic experience, to assist users, including visitors and international students, in navigating the university campus. Since this project won’t be finished until the beginning of May, planning ahead is essential for maintaining focus and ensuring that all necessary steps were taken to address the problems individuals are having.

Logo Design

Maintaining consistency with the University of Hull’s colour scheme and utilising the symbols used in all of their marketing and visual language are crucial when designing a logo.

Figure 1 : Experimenting with and researching various logo design ideas and potential ways to demonstrate development in the future.

Visual Design

When designing the visual, it’s crucial to take into account what has already been done and figure out how to make it work differently because the AR The need with Google Live Maps was to hold the phone forward as though you were filming, drawing attention from onlookers. To address this issue, the application ought to adjust to the surface like augmented reality apps do. This indicates that the symbols will follow the user’s phone pointer, which ever direction they aim it. To avoid confusing users, this tool will also make use of universal symbols.

Figure 2 : Making a basic sketch of the prospective app design and how it might look, but more work and consideration of accessibility issues is required.

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Summary

After completing the planning work for the possible app, it began the development process, which will be continued into the development stage. The planning timetable will assist in staying on track with the process.

References

Kelechi Udoagwu, 2 May 2022. Project Planning Essential Elements (With Infographic) [Online] (n.d.) Available at : https://www.wrike.com/blog/essential-elements-perfect-project-plan-infographic/ [Accessed in 02 Nvember 2023]