Week 7 – The Importance of Prototype

College life comes with its fair share of challenges, and one thing we can all relate to is the struggle of commuting. Tapping into the daily chaos, I decided to cook up something special – the CommuMate prototype. Let’s dive into this journey of turning a student’s commuting headaches into a solution that’s as cool as it is useful.

Features:

Ever found yourself stuck in traffic, wishing there was an app that could just figure out the best way to get you where you need to be? That was my light bulb moment for CommuMate. It’s not just a navigation app; it’s the superhero sidekick for college commuters.

– Clever Route Planning:
CommuMate isn’t your average GPS. It’s like having a personal navigator that considers your preferences and the crazy traffic in real-time to find the smoothest route.
– Community Vibes:
College is all about community, right? CommuMate brings that vibe to your commute with a chat feature. Imagine swapping tips with fellow students on shortcuts or finding out about spontaneous meetups on your way to class.

– Personal Assistant Mode:
Forget just getting from A to B. CommuMate is like your own personal assistant, reminding you about tolls, letting you know if there’s parking nearby, and even suggesting the best coffee spots on your route.

– Doodles and Blueprints:
Started this journey with some messy doodles – literally drawing out my dream app. Then, things got serious with blueprints mapping out every tap and swipe.
– Techy Tools:
Picked a prototyping tool that’s as user-friendly as ordering a pizza online. This tool became my sidekick, making sure my wild ideas could actually be tapped and swiped into reality.
– Click and Drag Magic:
The heart of CommuMate? Clickable magic. I made buttons you can click, maps you can drag, and icons that react like they’ve got a life of their own – all to make it feel like more than just a prototype.
– Peer Reviews:
Took CommuMate for a spin with fellow students. Their feedback wasn’t just gold; it was the secret sauce. Tweaked things based on what they said – like having a focus group but less formal.
– Keep Refining, Keep Improving:
The prototype wasn’t a one-and-done deal. Kept refining, adjusting, and jazzing up CommuMate. Each round of tweaks was like giving it a little more college spirit.

Commute stress is universal, but CommuMate is my attempt to ease it for college students. Whether you’re dodging traffic to get to a lecture or discovering new spots with fellow students, it’s designed to be more than just an app – it’s your commuter buddy.
Looking ahead, CommuMate might just get a genius upgrade – think predicting routes or hooking up students for carpool adventures. Who knows? The journey from student doodles to CommuMate prototype is still unfolding, and it’s as exciting as the first day of college. So, here’s to navigating life with CommuMate – where the commute is as much a part of the adventure as the destination.