ArchaeologICal
site explorer
As part of the Google Professional Certificate Program, I built a set of mockups for a website and a mobile application aimed at helping tourist and archaeology enthusiasts explore global archaeology. The site has similar goals to Atlas Obscura and Google Maps.
Project overview
01
Pain Points
During user research, I performed a survey of two professional archaeologists, and several history enthusiasts. I also surveyed sites such as Atlas Obscura, Trip Advisor, and city websites like Goteborg.com
photo taken from istock
02
User Persona Creation
In order to further understand potential users, I created two different user personas. These personas aided in the creation of a user journey map and think through the prevention of pain points that were found in user research.
03
Wireframes and Low Fidelity Prototype
I created the low fidelity prototypes using Figma. I made the app interactive so that it could be operated by potential users during the user research phase.
photo taken from istock
04
Review User Feedback
Users indicated they would like a way to view saved content on more pages, they would like to see summaries of the sites on the home page, and that there should be things like "restaurants recommended nearby" on site information sites.
05
Hifi Mockup
In the high fidelity mockup, the main page was changed so the button for the sites would expand and the navigation icon would change color. A "see more" button was added next to the heart that would allow users to save information. Saved articles and videos would appear on those specific pages. Additional filters were added as well. A simple blue and white palette was chosen.
