Exploring + brainstorming for info arch based on research
using the previous post, we concluded that Information architecture = the act of informing on environments
Possible places to work on:
Malls
-313
-Vivo
-Universal Studios
Outdoor Parks:
-Singapore Zoological Gardens
-Jurong Birdpark
-Jurong Reptile Park
and hence we chose zoo as our environment.
Research about Zoo
Today, the zoo is a model of the ‘open zoo’ concept. The animals are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures, separated from the visitors by either dry or wet moats. The moats are concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of vision. In the case of dangerous animals which can climb very well, moat barriers are not used. Instead, these animals are housed in landscaped glass-fronted enclosures.
comparison of old map and new map
http://i30.tinypic.com/vo3ifr.jpg
Problems we personally encounter or find that it should be improvised at the zoo:
- map hard to digests immediately after getting it, too much information – overload (would be better if info was presented one by one)
- sometimes animal shows are not updated, animal show time very complicated.
- hard to locate places unless if we take the trams – places too covered
- distance to attraction hard to gauge, often leading to tiredness and sometimes killing off adventurous mood
- maps around zoo too hard/far to locate
initial stage questions being thought of:
- do you often get lost in the zoo?
- tram ride timings?
-how to get there
-is it easy to get there?
-how do you feel about the navigation of the zoo, is it very complex
Suggestions on what to add :
- food rating system for restaurants around in the zoo
- user can tap on the, to find out whether is it nice
