This project aims to design an interactive software prototype tailored specifically for one of the following user groups:

• Job Seekers

• Fitness Enthusiasts

• Volunteer Organizations

a) Write a description of your selected software prototype including its aim, objective(s), and the specific problem it seeks to address (0.5 mark).

b) Choose the design approach(es) from Chapter 2 (user-centered design, activity-centered design, systems design, and genius design) that you will follow in this project and justify your choice (0.25 mark).

c) Engage potential users through an online survey, interviews, or observations, tailored to your chosen user group. Aim for at least 10 survey responses and conduct two interviews or observations (or a combination).

• Analyze and present your findings, focusing on user needs, tasks, and functional requirements. How do these findings align or diverge from the design approach(es) you’ve chosen? (0.75 mark)

• Point out any unique insights, feedback, or innovative metaphors encountered during your data collection phase. How might these insights influence the design approach(es) you’ve chosen? (0.5 mark)