In addition to the collection of historic information and data about Sullivant Hall this semester, an ACCAD course taught by Jeremy Patterson has been exploring the ways in which different app designs might support the delivery of a range of collected Sullivant Hall stories to the public in fun and interactive ways. Students developed a variety of interfaces intended to work with hand-held devices and our beacons. This effort helps us imagine possible ways of structuring the project. One of the most exciting aspects of using student’s creative efforts to explore these possibilities is the engagement of students from a variety of courses in user testing sessions with Patterson’s class. Students who submitted information to be considered for the project in their own courses sat side-by-side with the future app designers during class meetings held late in the term. They provided feedback on the clarity, usability, and excitement each app design idea allowed. With valuable input from this broad range of students, the app designers were able to modify and adjust their designs to create even more effective potential experiences for our future users. Now the Seeding Sullivant project will now move forward with web page content development and designs created with the help of two Design MFA students. Patterson’s students’ ideas will give us insight into what might be possible.
