90 Min Design Challenge

Project Overview

Name

Music Player

Year

2018

Duration

90 minutes

Platform

Android: Material Design Guidelines including an 8dp grid, use of elevation & Roboto. 

Team Members

Kristen Iboi

My Role

To develop a music player concept, conduct research, and design an active play screen.

Problem Space

Most music player apps do not have an integrated EQ.

Constraints

1. The design had to be produced in a short window of time.

2. Inability to conduct primary research in the form of interviews to find out more about user preferences.

Challenges

1. Having to source icons on the fly, while aiming to keep the same weight and feel throughout.

2. Working to adhere to the Material Design Guidelines.

Assumptions 

Audiophiles and music lovers seek to enhance their listening experience, and the most convenient way to do this is through the integration of an EQ within a native music player.

Key Research Insights

Secondary research was conducted in a 15 minute period. Primary research has yet to be conducted.

1. Most quality EQs had to be downloaded as separate apps.

2. In order to access the EQ on a mobile device, either the phone settings had to be opened, or a secondary app accessed.

3. Audiophiles are generally frustrated that they have to go through so many steps to adjust their sound setting while listening to music.

HMW

How might we enhance a user's listening experience, allowing them to easily control acoustic function while they are listening to music?

Design Goal

To add an easily accessible, integrated EQ into a native music player.

Design Solution

The addition of a EQ into the tab bar.

Key User Testing Insights

TBD