Situation

This project was created for the course Visual Elements of User Interface Design from the California Institute of the Arts. Each week was broken down into four distinct topics. The first week was an introduction to user interface design. The second week we learned about the formal elements of interface design. On the third week, we learned about active elements of user interface design. The focus of the final week was composing the elements of the interface into a cohesive design whole.

Problem

Each week, students were given several assignments that were essentially development stages towards a final project. The main outcome of the course comprised of a sketch for an app that focused on one simple task.

Concept

This app locates cookie dough or cookie dough ice cream immediately for the user. The user can scan a code with their current empty container/package or choose a different brand of ice cream or cookie dough. They can opt for a grocery store brand (e.g., haagen daas, Breyers, etc) or they can choose to purchase from a particular dispensary (e.g., Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins, etc).App users can choose between scooped, soft serve, raw dough, baked, etc. They can choose to either drive to the location of their choosing (by selecting how far they are willing to travel) or they can opt for delivery.

Process to Building Cookie Dough To-Go

Mood Board

In this assignment, I defined the look, feel, style for my app design concept by creating a mood board for my service aimed at getting cookie dough to individuals quickly.

Pattern Library

In this assignment, I created a pattern library of interface elements for my app. I applied the look and feel established in the mood board when designing these elements.

Research

This product is suitable for males and females of all ages (parental consent is required for those under 18). They should be minimally tech savvy (although the design will take into account maximum user usability). The product is geared toward anyone who loves cookie dough, including those who are heartbroken, overtaken by “the munchies,” or feel like a tasty last-minute treat.The tagline: Cookie Dough To-Go… Cookies in a Snap!

Logo Design

In this assignment, I created a pattern library of interface elements for my app. I applied the look and feel established in the mood board when designing these elements.

HiFi Designs

In the final assignment for the course, I used the interface elements designed in previous weeks to make two different screens for my interface. Each screen highlighted a different function.