Note-taking plays a significant role in our daily lives, serving various purposes such as preserving memories, aiding in learning, or simply capturing our thoughts. However, as technology permeates our daily routines, we observe a growing trend where digital notes progressively supplant traditional pen and paper.
The goal of this thesis is the planning, design, and development of a user interface for a digital note-taking application, with the explicit goal of engaging the user throughout the entire process. The overarching goal was to actively involve the user throughout the entire process, from the initial stages to the final product, ultimately ensuring an optimal user experience for the prototype.
To realize this objective, the thesis was divided into two parts – theoretical and experimental. In the theoretical part, our focus revolves around exploring note-taking functionalities, both in the digital and physical realms, delving into their respective strengths and weaknesses. A historical exploration of the significance of note-taking in human life is also undertaken. Additionally, we scrutinize the evolution of applications, emphasizing their diversification based on their intended purpose. The user experience is underscored as a critical component integral to the comprehensive application design process.
In the experimental part, we conducted analyses and employed methods to facilitate a deeper understanding of users, gather pertinent information, and initiate the first planning steps. The ultimate goal of the thesis was the development of a prototype application. This application is characterized by a minimalist design, ensuring a superior user experience, and owes its success to the active involvement of end users throughout the entire development process.
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