This is the process I make the wallet prototype. For process number one on the worksheet, there's my ideal wallet. In which have more spaces for cards and cash compared to my current wallet. It also contains a space for a small photo of me and the ones I treasure.
Starting from the second step on the worksheet, we were asked to interview one of our classmates with five stages - emphasize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.
Emphasize:
My partner was Sydni and she wanted a wallet that is easy to carry. She also mentioned that she eagers for more space for cards in it while her current one has too much space for cash.
Define:
She needs a wallet with at least eight columns for cards. And it has to be light. Moreover, she would like to have spaces for photos that she treasures.
Ideate:
I sketched five different designs according to her demands. She liked design number one for it looks practical and basic. Among all the designs, she fancied number four the most for how unique it is. It is a bracelet-shaped wallet. She liked how techy, girly and convenient it is.
Prototype:
The second photo is the prototype I made.
Test:
After having Sydni to try it out, she gave me a few feedbacks. This idea was able to solve the problem of needing more space for cards. Besides, it's advanced and convenient. However, the monitors can be smaller to make the bracelet fancier and classier.
Throughout the process of the five stages, I wasn't working alone. I continuously discussed with Sydni on how the idea can be brought out. She gave me bits of advice on how the bracelet should function. We ended up coming up with an idea of designing an app to manage the bracelet. The app can manage your cards through NFC or Bluetooth. Tracking and deactivating can be done with the app as well. For security reasons, logging in is required.
Although we have to finish everything in a limited time. It was fun and it helped me on memorizing the important steps we have while doing design.
References:
Rikke Friis Dam and Yu Siang Teor (March 2020) - 5 Stages in the Design Thinking Process
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