DaVinky
Redefining social connection through creative collaboration and shared moments
UX Research • Product Design • Social Computing • Mobile App Prototyping
UX Research • Product Design • Social Computing • Mobile App Prototyping
Project • 1
In an era where social interactions shifted almost entirely online, we found ourselves more connected than ever—yet oddly disconnected. Endless scrolling, passive interactions, and fleeting likes had replaced genuine engagement. As an enthusiast of online social interaction and a student in UC San Diego’s COGS 123 Social Computing course, I teamed up with four fellow researchers and designers to explore a better way to connect—one that was interactive, creative, and truly social.
Guided by UX principles, a heap of surveys, iterations, and prototypes, we brought ‘DaVinki’ to life—a social app inspired by a certain legendary artist (and maybe a viral meme featuring a confused duo of twins). Our goal? To create a playful digital space where users could capture, share, and co-create, proving that even in isolation, connection (and a little fun) was just a tap away.
As a student in UC San Diego’s COGS 123 Social Computing course, I teamed up with four fellow researchers and designers to tackle a challenge we all felt deeply—how to stay connected when the world felt more disconnected than ever.
Guided with UX principles, a heap of competitive analysis, surveys, and prototypes, we brought ‘DaVinki’ to life—a social app inspired by a certain legendary artist (and maybe a viral meme featuring a confused duo of twins). Our goal? To create a playful digital space where users could capture, share, and co-create, proving that even in isolation, connection (and a little fun) was just a tap away.
Overview • 2
The Challenge
The Challenge
In an age where social media thrives on quick consumption, traditional platforms leave users with a fleeting experience—snap, post, and scroll. While photos capture memories, they often end up forgotten in digital archives, losing their emotional impact.
In an age where social media thrives on quick consumption, traditional platforms leave users with a fleeting experience—snap, post, and scroll. While photos capture memories, they often end up forgotten in digital archives, losing their emotional impact.
How can we create a social space that encourages users to not just share, but actively engage and collaborate around their captured moments, turning them into something meaningful and memorable?
How can we create a social space that encourages users to not just share, but actively engage and collaborate around their captured moments, turning them into something meaningful and memorable?
The Solution
The Solution
Designing an app that transforms photo-sharing into an interactive, creative experience. This platform doesn’t just let users share their memories—it invites them to reimagine them through drawing, doodling, and collaboration. With daily prompts sparking creativity and the ability to team up with friends, the app turns photos into playful masterpieces and fosters the creation of new, unforgettable memories
Designing an app that transforms photo-sharing into an interactive, creative experience. This platform doesn’t just let users share their memories—it invites them to reimagine them through drawing, doodling, and collaboration. With daily prompts sparking creativity and the ability to team up with friends, the app turns photos into playful masterpieces and fosters the creation of new, unforgettable memories
Designing an app that transforms photo-sharing into an interactive, creative experience. This platform doesn’t just let users share their memories—it invites them to reimagine them through drawing, doodling, and collaboration. With daily prompts sparking creativity and the ability to team up with friends, the app turns photos into playful masterpieces and fosters the creation of new, unforgettable memories.
My Role
Designer responsible for research, conceptualization, conducting surveys, facilitating Wizard of Oz prototyping, and designing graphics & high-fidelity wireframes
Team
5 Designers (Arella Apiado, Sam Olsen, Melissa Phan, Stephanie Rios, and myself)
Timeline
January 2024 - March 2024
Tools
Discord (Wizard of Oz)
Figma
FigJam
My Role
Designer responsible for research, conceptualization, conducting surveys, facilitating Wizard of Oz prototyping, and designing graphics & high-fidelity wireframes
Team
5 Designers (Arella Apiado, Sam Olsen, Melissa Phan, Stephanie Rios, and myself)
Timeline
January 2024 - March 2024
Tools
Discord (Wizard of Oz)
Figma
FigJam
Design Process • 4
Design Process • 4
Ideating
Surveys
Competitive Analysis
Tech Research
Ideating
Surveys
Competitive Analysis
Tech Research
01 Research & FIndings
Week 1-5
01 Research & FIndings
Week 1-5
User Flow / UX experience
Design Systems Graphics
Prototype Demo 1
Feedback
User Flow / UX experience
Design Systems Graphics
Prototype Demo 1
Feedback
02 Design & Prototyping
Week 6-8
02 Design & Prototyping
Week 6-8
Iteration
Prototype Demo 2
Feedback
Final Designs
Iteration
Prototype Demo 2
Feedback
Final Designs
03 Iteration & Final Design
Week 9-11
03 Iteration & Final Design
Week 9-11
01 Research & Observations
Week 1-2
02 Low-Fi & Kiosk Designs
Week 3-4
03 High-Fi Proto- typing & Testing
Week 5-6
Research & Findings• 5
Research & Findings• 5
Social Setting &
Findings
Social Setting & Findings
Social Setting &
Findings
During the brainstorming phase, my team explored various ideas on enhancing human connections. Eventually, we identified a shared interest in creating a platform for creative self-expression. Subsequently, we conducted extensive research into the topic.
During the brainstorming phase, my team explored various ideas on enhancing human connections. Eventually, we identified a shared interest in creating a platform for creative self-expression. Subsequently, we conducted extensive research into the topic.
Surveys
Surveys
Surveys
We sent out a survey with questions related to experiences with social media usage drawing games, collaboration in social platforms, and creative scenes.
We had a total of 29 participants, aged between 18 and 27 years old, who were students, employed individuals, part-time workers, and others. The survey assisted us assessing their experience with other platforms, their own creativity, and potential interest in our new social computing app.
We sent out a survey with questions related to experiences with social media usage drawing games, collaboration in social platforms, and creative scenes.
We had a total of 29 participants, aged between 18 and 27 years old, who were students, employed individuals, part-time workers, and others. The survey assisted us assessing their experience with other platforms, their own creativity, and potential interest in our new social computing app.
We sent out a survey with questions related to experiences with social media usage drawing games, collaboration in social platforms, and creative scenes.
We had a total of 29 participants, aged between 18 and 27 years old, who were students, employed individuals, part-time workers, and others. The survey assisted us assessing their experience with other platforms, their own creativity, and potential interest in our new social computing app.
Key Findings
Key Findings
Motivation to Share Photos Online
Motivation to Share Photos Online
We discovered that the majority of people surveyed share photos online to share and document their own experiences. The next most popular reason was to stay connected with friends, followed by personal use. This insight helped us understand the potential motivations behind users' adoption of DaVinki and their inclination to share photos on our platform.
We discovered that the majority of people surveyed share photos online to share and document their own experiences. The next most popular reason was to stay connected with friends, followed by personal use. This insight helped us understand the potential motivations behind users' adoption of DaVinki and their inclination to share photos on our platform.
We discovered that the majority of people surveyed share photos online to share and document their own experiences. The next most popular reason was to stay connected with friends, followed by personal use. This insight helped us understand the potential motivations behind users' adoption of DaVinki and their inclination to share photos on our platform.
Preference of Collaboration
Preference of Collaboration
The survey respondents indicated a preference for collaborating with friends, followed by those in their local area, and finally, individuals globally. This question provided a valuable perspective on the collaborative dynamics within Davinki.
The survey respondents indicated a preference for collaborating with friends, followed by those in their local area, and finally, individuals globally. This question provided a valuable perspective on the collaborative dynamics within Davinki.
The survey respondents indicated a preference for collaborating with friends, followed by those in their local area, and finally, individuals globally. This question provided a valuable perspective on the collaborative dynamics within Davinki.
Interest in Doodling/Photo-sharing Collaborative Platform
Interest in Doodling/Photo-sharing Collaborative Platform
Interest in Doodling/Photo-sharing Collaborative Platform
The majority of participants expressed interest in joining a new social computing platform that facilitates collaboration on drawings with others. Furthermore, they indicated a greater inclination towards using such apps if they included prompts and challenges to guide the experience.
The majority of participants expressed interest in joining a new social computing platform that facilitates collaboration on drawings with others. Furthermore, they indicated a greater inclination towards using such apps if they included prompts and challenges to guide the experience.
The majority of participants expressed interest in joining a new social computing platform that facilitates collaboration on drawings with others. Furthermore, they indicated a greater inclination towards using such apps if they included prompts and challenges to guide the experience.
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
We've conducted a thorough competitive analysis of other photo and drawing apps to gather valuable insights for shaping our strategic decisions. Through examining the features and user experiences across four prominent applications in the photo and drawing realm, we can prioritize enhancements that closely resonate with the needs of our audience.
We've conducted a thorough competitive analysis of other photo and drawing apps to gather valuable insights for shaping our strategic decisions. Through examining the features and user experiences across four prominent applications in the photo and drawing realm, we can prioritize enhancements that closely resonate with the needs of our audience.
We've conducted a thorough competitive analysis of other photo and drawing apps to gather valuable insights for shaping our strategic decisions. Through examining the features and user experiences across four prominent applications in the photo and drawing realm, we can prioritize enhancements that closely resonate with the needs of our audience.
BeReal
BeReal was conceived as an anti-Instagram platform in response to the declining interest among younger audiences in the concept of "authenticity."
Insights:
Incentive was that users must post in order to view others' posts.
However, this requirement can often feel like a hindrance rather than a meaningful form of self-expression.
BeReal
BeReal was conceived as an anti-Instagram platform in response to the declining interest among younger audiences in the concept of "authenticity."
Insights:
Incentive was that users must post in order to view others' posts.
However, this requirement can often feel like a hindrance rather than a meaningful form of self-expression.
BeReal
BeReal was conceived as an anti-Instagram platform in response to the declining interest among younger audiences in the concept of "authenticity."
Insights:
Incentive was that users must post in order to view others' posts.
However, this requirement can often feel like a hindrance rather than a meaningful form of self-expression.
Draw Something
Draw Something operated as a turn-based drawing and guessing game.
Insights:
It gained rapid popularity but swiftly declined due to repetitive word prompts and stagnant gameplay.
Incentives included coins that players could use to "purchase" new color palettes.
Draw Something
Draw Something operated as a turn-based drawing and guessing game.
Insights:
It gained rapid popularity but swiftly declined due to repetitive word prompts and stagnant gameplay.
Incentives included coins that players could use to "purchase" new color palettes.
Draw Something
Draw Something operated as a turn-based drawing and guessing game.
Insights:
It gained rapid popularity but swiftly declined due to repetitive word prompts and stagnant gameplay.
Incentives included coins that players could use to "purchase" new color palettes.
Snapchat
Snapchat is a photo-sharing platform. The drawing feature was introduced in 2016, enabling users to draw on snaps (pictures) before sending them.
Insights:
Snaps are only available for a limited time.
Doodles cannot be added to previous snaps
The platform has experienced a decline in popularity over the years.
Snapchat
Snapchat is a photo-sharing platform. The drawing feature was introduced in 2016, enabling users to draw on snaps (pictures) before sending them.
Insights:
Snaps are only available for a limited time.
Doodles cannot be added to previous snaps
The platform has experienced a decline in popularity over the years.
Snapchat
Snapchat is a photo-sharing platform. The drawing feature was introduced in 2016, enabling users to draw on snaps (pictures) before sending them.
Insights:
Snaps are only available for a limited time.
Doodles cannot be added to previous snaps
The platform has experienced a decline in popularity over the years.
NoteIt
The NoteIt widget enables users to share pictures among friends while also providing drawing capabilities.
Insights:
The sharing method encourages users to invite others, thereby expanding the user base.
Users are prompted to share a link code with another NoteIt user
NoteIt
The NoteIt widget enables users to share pictures among friends while also providing drawing capabilities.
Insights:
The sharing method encourages users to invite others, thereby expanding the user base.
Users are prompted to share a link code with another NoteIt user
NoteIt
The NoteIt widget enables users to share pictures among friends while also providing drawing capabilities.
Insights:
The sharing method encourages users to invite others, thereby expanding the user base.
Users are prompted to share a link code with another NoteIt user
Tech Research
Tech Research
Tech Research
In our tech research phase, we explored the potential of integrating ChatGPT into the app for:
Prompt generation.
To ensure prompts are engaging and versatile, enabling everyone to participate
Providing seamless integration into various apps and services
In our tech research phase, we explored the potential of integrating ChatGPT into the app for:
Prompt generation.
To ensure prompts are engaging and versatile, enabling everyone to participate
Providing seamless integration into various apps and services
In our tech research phase, we explored the potential of integrating ChatGPT into the app for:
Prompt generation.
To ensure prompts are engaging and versatile, enabling everyone to participate
Providing seamless integration into various apps and services
Design & Prototyping• 6
User Flow &
Wizard of Oz
After completing the research phase, my team and I transitioned into designing user flows to chart out the app's experience. This step allows us to visualize the journey of our users.
Design & Prototyping• 6
User Flow & Wizard of Oz
After completing the research phase, my team and I transitioned into designing user flows to chart out the app's experience. This step allows us to visualize the journey of our users.
Design & Prototyping• 6
User Flow &
Wizard of Oz
After completing the research phase, my team and I transitioned into designing user flows to chart out the app's experience. This step allows us to visualize the journey of our users.
User Flow
In DaVinki, all users share a common experience. Each group consists of three individuals: Person A takes the photo, while Person B and Person C contribute to drawing on it. Throughout this collaborative process, all users actively engage in both creating and drawing on the photo. Additionally, they can interact with each other's posts through likes and comments upon completion.
User Flow
In DaVinki, all users share a common experience. Each group consists of three individuals: Person A takes the photo, while Person B and Person C contribute to drawing on it. Throughout this collaborative process, all users actively engage in both creating and drawing on the photo. Additionally, they can interact with each other's posts through likes and comments upon completion.
User Flow
In DaVinki, all users share a common experience. Each group consists of three individuals: Person A takes the photo, while Person B and Person C contribute to drawing on it. Throughout this collaborative process, all users actively engage in both creating and drawing on the photo. Additionally, they can interact with each other's posts through likes and comments upon completion.
User Experience
We outlined the various pages we envisioned for our app.
User Experience
We outlined the various pages we envisioned for our app
User Experience
We outlined the various pages we envisioned for our app.
Moodboard & Paper wireframe
Our team created mood boards and sketches to assess the design and overall aesthetic of our app, drawing inspiration from the simplicity of doodles.
Moodboard & Paper wireframe
Our team created mood boards and sketches to assess the design and overall aesthetic of our app, drawing inspiration from the simplicity of doodles.
Moodboard & Paper wireframe
Our team created mood boards and sketches to assess the design and overall aesthetic of our app, drawing inspiration from the simplicity of doodles.
Graphics, Logos, & Style Guide
I had a lot of fun creating the overall aesthetic and designing the graphics, which included logos and a style guide. These elements were crucial for defining the theme of our app and ensuring design consistency during the prototyping process. The graphics were specifically crafted to promote doodling, utilizing cartoonish characters and primary colors to illustrate the basics of drawing.
Graphics, Logos, & Style Guide
I had a lot of fun creating the overall aesthetic and designing the graphics, which included logos and a style guide. These elements were crucial for defining the theme of our app and ensuring design consistency during the prototyping process. The graphics were specifically crafted to promote doodling, utilizing cartoonish characters and primary colors to illustrate the basics of drawing.
Graphics, Logos, & Style Guide
I had a lot of fun creating the overall aesthetic and designing the graphics, which included logos and a style guide. These elements were crucial for defining the theme of our app and ensuring design consistency during the prototyping process. The graphics were specifically crafted to promote doodling, utilizing cartoonish characters and primary colors to illustrate the basics of drawing.
Prototyping
First Iteration
In our first iteration of prototyping, we aimed to simulate how users would engage with our DaVinki app. Our team conducted a user testing session with approximately 24-30 participants.
We utilized Discord to facilitate the prototyping experience. Participants were divided into six teams and further grouped into two sets, with three teams in each. This division was implemented to replicate the complete cycle of user flow interaction. Each participant joined the designated channel on the Discord server based on their group number. We asked each team to nominate one person as the team representative to send in the photos in the Discord.
Prototyping
First Iteration
In our first iteration of prototyping, we aimed to simulate how users would engage with our DaVinki app. Our team conducted a user testing session with approximately 24-30 participants.
We utilized Discord to facilitate the prototyping experience. Participants were divided into six teams and further grouped into two sets, with three teams in each. This division was implemented to replicate the complete cycle of user flow interaction. Each participant joined the designated channel on the Discord server based on their group number. We asked each team to nominate one person as the team representative to send in the photos in the Discord.
Prototyping
First Iteration
In our first iteration of prototyping, we aimed to simulate how users would engage with our DaVinki app. Our team conducted a user testing session with approximately 24-30 participants.
We utilized Discord to facilitate the prototyping experience. Participants were divided into six teams and further grouped into two sets, with three teams in each. This division was implemented to replicate the complete cycle of user flow interaction. Each participant joined the designated channel on the Discord server based on their group number. We asked each team to nominate one person as the team representative to send in the photos in the Discord.
Participants were then prompted with a notification indicating it was time to take a photo to commence their creative journey! We sent the photo prompt to each channel on our Discord server: 'Strike a pose with your group as if you were Greek statues'. Once each team had taken their photos, the team representative submitted them to their respective team channel.
Participants were then prompted with a notification indicating it was time to take a photo to commence their creative journey! We sent the photo prompt to each channel on our Discord server: 'Strike a pose with your group as if you were Greek statues'. Once each team had taken their photos, the team representative submitted them to their respective team channel.
We then used the submitted photos to prompt the next team in each group. Participants were asked to draw on the photos with the given prompt: 'Draw people as superheroes, complete with capes, masks, and unique superpowers'. We utilized Discord's remix feature, which enables users to draw directly on pictures sent via Discord.
We then used the submitted photos to prompt the next team in each group. Participants were asked to draw on the photos with the given prompt: 'Draw people as superheroes, complete with capes, masks, and unique superpowers'. We utilized Discord's remix feature, which enables users to draw directly on pictures sent via Discord.
The drawn photos were then passed on to the next team to add another doodle and complete the masterpiece. This time, participants could choose from two prompts: 'Draw people as villains' or 'Draw people as sidekicks'. Finally, users could view their collaborative photos and drawings in the explore channel, where they could like and react to the images.
Feedback & Observations
After our prototyping session, we asked our participants to fill out a survey to express their overall experience of the prototype and how we can improve from it.
Feedback & Observations
After our prototyping session, we asked our participants to fill out a survey to express their overall experience of the prototype and how we can improve from it.
Feedback & Observations
After our prototyping session, we asked our participants to fill out a survey to express their overall experience of the prototype and how we can improve from it.
Common Behaviors
Users kept re-submitting the remix photo on the Discord channel because they thought it did not send through, which caused multiple of the same text to be sent (Discord glitch)
Users were spending a little too long than the given time we provided to do each task due to the lack of a visible timer
Common Behaviors
Users kept re-submitting the remix photo on the Discord channel because they thought it did not send through, which caused multiple of the same text to be sent (Discord glitch)
Users were spending a little too long than the given time we provided to do each task due to the lack of a visible timer
Common Behaviors
Users kept re-submitting the remix photo on the Discord channel because they thought it did not send through, which caused multiple of the same text to be sent (Discord glitch)
Users were spending a little too long than the given time we provided to do each task due to the lack of a visible timer
Some mentions from users
Some mentions from users
Some mentions from users
Main takeaways to consider for the next prototype
How can we further incentivize users to continue using the app?
How can we make drawings look less messy when collaborating?
How can we divert from pre-existing drawing platforms?
How can we make the prompts more broad to allow users to expand on their creativity but still guide their drawings.
Main takeaways to consider for the next prototype
How can we further incentivize users to continue using the app?
How can we make drawings look less messy when collaborating?
How can we divert from pre-existing drawing platforms?
How can we make the prompts more broad to allow users to expand on their creativity but still guide their drawings.
Main takeaways to consider for the next prototype
How can we further incentivize users to continue using the app?
How can we make drawings look less messy when collaborating?
How can we divert from pre-existing drawing platforms?
How can we make the prompts more broad to allow users to expand on their creativity but still guide their drawings.
The drawn photos were then passed on to the next team to add another doodle and complete the masterpiece. This time, participants could choose from two prompts: 'Draw people as villains' or 'Draw people as sidekicks'. Finally, users could view their collaborative photos and drawings in the explore channel, where they could like and react to the images.
Feedback & Observations
After our prototyping session, we asked our participants to fill out a survey to express their overall experience of the prototype and how we can improve from it.
Iteration & Final Design• 7
Iteration & Final Design• 7
Iteration & Next
Prototype
Iteration & Next
Prototype
Iteration & Next
Prototype
Continuing from the feedback we received, we iterated on another prototype, refining and enhancing the features based on user inputs.This iterative process enables us to address user concerns and preferences,
Continuing from the feedback we received, we iterated on another prototype, refining and enhancing the features based on user inputs.This iterative process enables us to address user concerns and preferences,
Continuing from the feedback we received, we iterated on another prototype, refining and enhancing the features based on user inputs.This iterative process enables us to address user concerns and preferences,
Prototyping Continued
Prototyping Continued
Prototyping Continued
Second Iteration
Second Iteration
Second Iteration
We conducted another prototyping session after two weeks to address the feedback received from the first prototype and enhance the overall experience.
Similar to our initial iteration, users were prompted to submit a photo, draw on it, and contribute to an ongoing drawing. However, in this session, we restricted users to a single color palette to symbolize the standardized starting point for all users. Additionally, timers were integrated into the interface to clearly indicate the allocated time for each step. Implementing time constraints aimed to prevent drawings from becoming overly messy.
We conducted another prototyping session after two weeks to address the feedback received from the first prototype and enhance the overall experience.
Similar to our initial iteration, users were prompted to submit a photo, draw on it, and contribute to an ongoing drawing. However, in this session, we restricted users to a single color palette to symbolize the standardized starting point for all users. Additionally, timers were integrated into the interface to clearly indicate the allocated time for each step. Implementing time constraints aimed to prevent drawings from becoming overly messy.
After each drawing round, users receive a certain amount of coins as a reward for completing the activity. We've integrated a store into the prototype, allowing users to purchase customizations for their inklet (character avatar) and unlock additional color palettes using the earned coins. This incentivizes users to return to the app regularly.
After each drawing round, users receive a certain amount of coins as a reward for completing the activity. We've integrated a store into the prototype, allowing users to purchase customizations for their inklet (character avatar) and unlock additional color palettes using the earned coins. This incentivizes users to return to the app regularly.
We have also introduced a feature where the collaborative drawings receiving the highest number of votes on the community forum each month will be eligible for reimagination by a professional artist. To illustrate this concept, we selected the most popular collaborative photo-drawing from our initial prototyping session and recreated it.
We have also introduced a feature where the collaborative drawings receiving the highest number of votes on the community forum each month will be eligible for reimagination by a professional artist. To illustrate this concept, we selected the most popular collaborative photo-drawing from our initial prototyping session and recreated it.
Main Takeaways
Main Takeaways
Main Takeaways
We sent another survey for feedback, and respondents indicated that the new features and incentives enhanced their experience! We received feedback on some things to improve on as well
We sent another survey for feedback, and respondents indicated that the new features and incentives enhanced their experience! We received feedback on some things to improve on as well
We sent another survey for feedback, and respondents indicated that the new features and incentives enhanced their experience! We received feedback on some things to improve on as well
Some points raised by users for consideration include:
Some points raised by users for consideration include:
Some points raised by users for consideration include:
Limiting the drawing time did not prevent the drawings from becoming messy.
The introduction of monthly winners and collaboration with professional artists could be expanded further (for example, by creating a dedicated page/dashboard for verified artists).
Some users expressed confusion regarding which drawing they were supposed to work on during the prototyping process.
Limiting the drawing time did not prevent the drawings from becoming messy.
The introduction of monthly winners and collaboration with professional artists could be expanded further (for example, by creating a dedicated page/dashboard for verified artists).
Some users expressed confusion regarding which drawing they were supposed to work on during the prototyping process.
Limiting the drawing time did not prevent the drawings from becoming messy.
The introduction of monthly winners and collaboration with professional artists could be expanded further (for example, by creating a dedicated page/dashboard for verified artists).
Some users expressed confusion regarding which drawing they were supposed to work on during the prototyping process.
Final Iteration
Final Iteration
Final Iteration
Based on the feedback we received throughout the two rounds of prototyping, we diligently addressed the app's shortcomings while also enhancing various aspects of DaVinki.
Our aim was to strike a delicate balance between providing users with creative freedom and preventing their drawings from becoming cluttered. In order to achieve this, we proposed implementing limitations that restrict the user's canvas. As guided by the drawing prompts, the photos are cropped or zoomed to better guide the user's drawing process and presents an additional layer of challenge to push their creative thinking.
Based on the feedback we received throughout the two rounds of prototyping, we diligently addressed the app's shortcomings while also enhancing various aspects of DaVinki.
Our aim was to strike a delicate balance between providing users with creative freedom and preventing their drawings from becoming cluttered. In order to achieve this, we proposed implementing limitations that restrict the user's canvas. As guided by the drawing prompts, the photos are cropped or zoomed to better guide the user's drawing process and presents an additional layer of challenge to push their creative thinking.
Based on the feedback we received throughout the two rounds of prototyping, we diligently addressed the app's shortcomings while also enhancing various aspects of DaVinki.
Our aim was to strike a delicate balance between providing users with creative freedom and preventing their drawings from becoming cluttered. In order to achieve this, we proposed implementing limitations that restrict the user's canvas. As guided by the drawing prompts, the photos are cropped or zoomed to better guide the user's drawing process and presents an additional layer of challenge to push their creative thinking.
Artist Sign Up & Forum
Artist Sign Up & Forum
Artist Sign Up & Forum
In addition to this, we delved deeper into the details regarding collaborations with professional artists and expanded on what this entails. We have outlined a user flow that illustrates the process of becoming an verified artist affiliated with the DaVinki platform. As shown below, artists are allocated a designated community page in which users can engage with artists and their work. To further support the artistic community on DaVinki, the platform provides an incentives such as a commission for their work, striving to promote and reward the creativity of our artists
In addition to this, we delved deeper into the details regarding collaborations with professional artists and expanded on what this entails. We have outlined a user flow that illustrates the process of becoming an verified artist affiliated with the DaVinki platform. As shown below, artists are allocated a designated community page in which users can engage with artists and their work. To further support the artistic community on DaVinki, the platform provides an incentives such as a commission for their work, striving to promote and reward the creativity of our artists
Final Wireframes
Final Wireframes
Final Wireframes
Ultimately, we anticipate that these improvements to the overall functionality better present DaVinki as a platform in which ordinary individuals to professional artists can share a collective space bounded by photos and doodles!
Ultimately, we anticipate that these improvements to the overall functionality better present DaVinki as a platform in which ordinary individuals to professional artists can share a collective space bounded by photos and doodles!
Ultimately, we anticipate that these improvements to the overall functionality better present DaVinki as a platform in which ordinary individuals to professional artists can share a collective space bounded by photos and doodles!
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Reflection• 9
Prototyping limitations
Prototyping limitations
Our prototyping sessions, conducted through Discord and its community server setting, along with the remix feature, closely resembled the app's intended features. However, slight discrepancies may have hindered the user interaction we aimed for. Exploring alternative prototyping methods, including a comprehensive lo-fi model, could enhance the overall testing experience for our users.
Importance of clear instructions
Importance of clear instructions
Clear instructions are crucial, especially when navigating experimental features like Discord remix. Providing participants with concise and unambiguous instructions ensures a smoother prototyping experience, allowing users to focus solely on app exploration rather than technical hurdles or confusion. We plan to refine our instruction delivery and evaluate user comprehension during future evaluation sessions.
Challenges of collaborative drawing
Challenges of collaborative drawing
Collaborative drawing proved to be challenging. Iterating through various user flow charts to facilitate multiple users' contributions without overwhelming the process was daunting. While we eventually found a viable solution, mitigating messy drawings while maintaining engaging prompts remains unresolved. Additionally, optimizing drawing functionality for mobile devices poses an additional challenge. Despite these hurdles, we remain committed to our vision for DaVinki and its potential to foster interactive growth within our audience.
Reflection• 9
Prototyping limitations
Our prototyping sessions, conducted through Discord and its community server setting, along with the remix feature, closely resembled the app's intended features. However, slight discrepancies may have hindered the user interaction we aimed for. Exploring alternative prototyping methods, including a comprehensive lo-fi model, could enhance the overall testing experience for our users.
Importance of clear instructions
Clear instructions are crucial, especially when navigating experimental features like Discord remix. Providing participants with concise and unambiguous instructions ensures a smoother prototyping experience, allowing users to focus solely on app exploration rather than technical hurdles or confusion. We plan to refine our instruction delivery and evaluate user comprehension during future evaluation sessions.
Challenges of collaborative drawing
Collaborative drawing proved to be challenging. Iterating through various user flow charts to facilitate multiple users' contributions without overwhelming the process was daunting. While we eventually found a viable solution, mitigating messy drawings while maintaining engaging prompts remains unresolved. Additionally, optimizing drawing functionality for mobile devices poses an additional challenge. Despite these hurdles, we remain committed to our vision for DaVinki and its potential to foster interactive growth within our audience.
Next steps
Next steps
Our next phase with DaVinki focuses on refining ideas from our prototyping session and designing UI screens for the verified artist feature. This addition enriches the app, fostering connections among passionate artists while compensating them for their contributions. It demonstrates our commitment to supporting local artists, beyond the app's core function.
Exploring ways to enhance the clarity of our prototyping sessions and implementing a cropped picture feature for doodlers could significantly improve cleanliness and overall app functionality.
The horizons for DaVinki to bring people together through photos and doodles are ever expanding, for now however, its back to the drawing board!
Our next phase with DaVinki focuses on refining ideas from our prototyping session and designing UI screens for the verified artist feature. This addition enriches the app, fostering connections among passionate artists while compensating them for their contributions. It demonstrates our commitment to supporting local artists, beyond the app's core function.
Exploring ways to enhance the clarity of our prototyping sessions and implementing a cropped picture feature for doodlers could significantly improve cleanliness and overall app functionality.
The horizons for DaVinki to bring people together through photos and doodles are ever expanding, for now however, its back to the drawing board!
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Our next phase with DaVinki focuses on refining ideas from our prototyping session and designing UI screens for the verified artist feature. This addition enriches the app, fostering connections among passionate artists while compensating them for their contributions. It demonstrates our commitment to supporting local artists, beyond the app's core function.
Exploring ways to enhance the clarity of our prototyping sessions and implementing a cropped picture feature for doodlers could significantly improve cleanliness and overall app functionality.
The horizons for DaVinki to bring people together through photos and doodles are ever expanding, for now however, its back to the drawing board!
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