Skat: Chat Interface Redesign

Type and Drag

Prototype of physically dragging typed text from textbox to main chat interface

Clustering

Prototype of clustering similar ideas and conversational topics together

Color Inflections

Prototype of creating different meanings and verbal 'tones' through colors

Tasks

  • Prototypes: Prototypes were created to illustrate our prototype.
  • Skat Presentation (pdf file): Presented to our class and professor at the quarter's end. Contains an introduction, competitive analysis, breakdowns, and design suggestions.
  • Skat Paper (pdf file): 16 page paper which explains in detail the properties of chat, competitive designs, and a suggested new interface. It received a perfect mark and the highest grade in our class.

Applied Methods

Skills Programs
taskflow analysis, information visualization, rapid prototyping, comparative analysis Illustrator, Photoshop

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