Design Research Methodology: Final Compilation & Reflection

 24/9/2024 - 30/12/2024 (Week1-Week14)

Amber Tan Jing Jing (0372746)

RES60604 / Design Research Methodology / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media 

Final Compilation & Reflection


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Instructions

2. Task 1 & 2

3. Task 3

4. Task 4

5. Tutorial Feedback Form

6. Reflection


INSTRUCTIONS



TASK 1 & 2



TASK 3


TASK 4

Presentation Slides


Presentation Video


Presentation youtube video link:  https://youtu.be/bKtlKo52pB8




TUTORIAL FEEDBACK FORM


TASKS 1 & 2: RESEARCH PROPOSAL & CRITICAL REVIEW (Weeks 1-7)

Week

Item

Feedback by lecturer

Action by Student

Week 1

Module introduction & briefing of all tasks

-

-

Week2

Task 1 Proposal: Consultation our topic


I can use Explore minimalist design principles in social media apps as my title. Then, choose a specialization app as my research problem.

I choose Explore minimalist design principles in social media apps as my research problem.

Week3

Task 1 Proposal: 

Explain what we need to change

I need to addIn this research, the research will explore…” to the last paragraph of the problem statement.

I write the last paragraph: “In this research, the researcher will explore how minimalist UI /UX design principles such as iconography, typography, shapes and positions and animation can influence user interaction, satisfaction and usability in social media applications.”


Week4

Task 1 Proposal: 

Explain what we need to correct

Connect to minimalism.

I connect them to minimalism.

Week5

Task 2 Critical Review:

Explain what we need to correct

- Dr Jinchi’s comments for papers 1 and 2: The overall review is written systematically and organized. The evaluation is basic but informative. You may proceed with paper 3

- Suitable papers but the reference is incomplete. There is no journal name, no volume and no issue numbers. Refer to APA style in MIB, page 6.

I correct the reference and proceed with paper 3. 

Week6

Task 2 Critical Review: Explain what we need to correct

- Critical Review 3, the methodology part is a bit too short, I need to make it more informative.

- Avoid writing in the first person.

- Make sure the reference list is in alphabetical order.

-I correct them.


TASK 3: RESEARCH DESIGN – PRIMARY DATA (Weeks 6-12)

Week

Item

Feedback by lecturer

Action by Student

Week7

Task 3

- Continuation

- Justifying the type of minimalist design I am looking at.

- The question of the survey

-I continue doing it.

-I justified the type of minimalist design I am looking at.

Week9

Task 3

- The survey questions should be linked to “How do minimalist design elements in social media apps impact user experience.”

- I correct it.

Week10

Task 3

-It would be good if the answer option is also supported by literature.

-When you start the Facebook part, maybe at the beginning you can add an introduction or a reminder to make it clearer.

- I correct them.

Week11

Task 3

-Question 26 can add “Why”.

- I added it.

Week12

Task 3

- Instead of the word “ represent”, if you don't want to be too sure, you can use the word “ may mean” or “could imply”.

- I changed some of them to “ may mean”.


TASK 4: RESEARCH REFLECTION REPORT & RECORDED PRESENTATION (Weeks 12-14)

Week

Item

Feedback by lecturer

Action by Student

Week13

Task4

- Include  name, student number and the task name.

- May also include weakness.

- Can put charts in the demographic data (major) part.

- the graphs can make it smaller because it looks like it overwhelmed the page.

- It would be good to have a conclusion page.

-I correct all.

Week14

Task4

-Check the spelling

-References part remove the numbers and indent the subsequent lines

-I correct them.



REFLECTION

Experience

Through these tasks, I slowly realized how minimalist design impacts user experience. Before this, I rarely paid attention to the design of apps, I just used them without much thought. However, while exploring the minimalist design elements on social media such as Instagram and Facebook, I began to notice the subtle differences in how these two apps implement design elements.


Observation

Through exploring Instagram and Facebook apps, I found that they use different layouts. Instagram uses grid layout while Facebook uses modular layout. Instagram uses grid layout with clear image and minimal text which allows users to quickly discover the content and focus on visuals. Facebook grid layout content is organized into different modules which provide a more structured navigation. Through the survey, I realised that it is important in minimalist design. This taught me how minimalist design can significantly impact the overall user experience on different apps.


Findings

I found that minimalist design improves user satisfaction and navigation across different apps. Instagram is more popular among younger users due to its straightforward design and visual appeal. While Facebook provides diverse features and a modular layout which attract users. Both apps' different design choices have their own attraction of users. Their design meets the preferences of different users. 








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