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iOS Mobile App THE STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA Marie Anderson, Megan Gaffney, Rachael Dier, Shea Hill & Tram Nguyen Concept The State Botanical Garden sought out a mobile application that would provide an interactive tour of the
THE STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA
Marie Anderson, Megan Gaffney, Rachael Dier, Shea Hill & Tram Nguyen
The State Botanical Garden sought out a mobile application that would provide an interactive tour of the Herb & Physic Gardens, as well as provide visitors access to resources needed to have the best experience in the gardens.
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User Research
After observing the gardens and conducting user research, we found the three main demographics of visitors to the garden are families, CCSD and UGA students and researchers from the university. Below are the needs we observed for these specific groups. Families: a map of the facilities and resources available Students: a means of collected information gathered at the gardens and an interactive, educational experience Researchers: a directory to know who to contact for specific research endeavors, a pool of other researchers, and means of collecting data.
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Create an interactive and easy to use application that serves the needs of each of these demographics.
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interactive map with markers throughout garden allows researchers to look up different projects going
etc. general information & FAQs provide quick access to information hard to find on their website The QR Scanner allows visitors to gain more scan codes throughout the garden for an interactive experience
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This interactive map provides names of all the facilities, locations of restrooms and emergency kits, accessible parking, and more.
Families will be able to see the Botanical Garden working hours, who to contact after hours, and who to contact with more questions. The calendar shows what events are coming up, and has the option for users to subscribe for notifications for when events occur.
Map FAQ's Calendar
Map Simulation
A family of four has come to the garden for an outing. The mother is trying to soothe a crying infant, and the father is trying to find the granola bar in the baby bag he was sure he grabbed for their toddler. Unable to find it, he pulls out the Mobile app to find the food options for his toddler and the closest restroom for his wife to change the baby. In a couple seconds, thanks to immediate access to Paws Secure and Welcome to UGA Wifi, he is able to find both. UX MAP
This pin shows the location of food services. This pin shows the location of restrooms.
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When users click on the general information icon, they will have access to the Garden's open hours, facility names and locations, wifi
Simulation: The mother of four wants to know if her father, who is in a wheel chair , can come tour the garden with them next time. When she checks this section, she sees that he would have wheelchair parking and access to assisted transportation in a golf cart.
The Frequently Asked Questions icon provides answers to questions that many visitors ask that can't be answered with the map or in the general information section. Simulation: The father wonders if he and his buddies could come train for their triathlon at the garden. He wonders if there are hiking trails in the Gardens. After pulling up the FAQ's, he learns that they have many hiking trails, and is more than welcome to train at the Gardens.
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The two kids absolutely love touring the Gardens, and the parents are wondering what future events are planned at the Gardens. After checking out the Calendar on the app, they have instant access to upcoming events, such as the Volunteer Fair and First Friday. After checking out the calendar, they not only plan on coming to the family-oriented events, but are now planning to come to the Sunflower Concert for date
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The Directory will help CCSD and UGA students know who to contact for research and academic inquiries.
The QR Code Reader will provide additional academic material for students, including audio and video clips as well as historical/cultural backgrounds on the flora and fauna. The Plant Information icon will allow students to have access to academic material when away from the gardens.
Directory QR Code Reader Plant Info
Directory Simulation
Cydney from the New Media Institute has found a new interest in the history of medicinal herbs, specifically the origins in Medieval Europe. She heard a rumor that Snap Drags have been planted in the Herb & Physic Gardens at the State Botanical Garden. She's not sure who to contact, so she checks out the directory on the App, and quickly finds the Curator's name and contact information. UX MAP
When users click on the QR code reader camera, they will have access to extra instructional aids, including video and audio, which will be able to be translated for those who don't speak English. Can be used throughout the Gardens. Simulation: The mother of four wants to know if her father, who is in a wheel chair , can come tour the garden with them next time. When she checks this section, she sees that he would have wheelchair parking and access to assisted transportation in a golf cart.
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The Plant Info icon provides information about specific flora and fauna in the gardens, which users can access at the gardens or remotely. Users can use the search tool bar to look for specific plants.
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Along with a directory of faculty members at the Garden, the directory will also host contacts for researchers to connect with each other.
There will be a portal researchers/faculty can use to connect with each other
research.
Directory Research Portal
Directory Simulation
A professor from the College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences wants to extend their research to the the community of Athens-Clarke county at large. They would like to utilize the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia since they are both an entity of Georgia, thus it's a recipient of university resources and is accessible to the public. They checked the directory on the online application, and quickly found Shelley Prescott's information. UX MAP
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The research portal will allow UGA faculty and staff as well as other researchers with access to the portal to communicate with one another. This is to help them connect with one another. Simulation: An instructor from the New Media Institute is conducting research on how drones can be used as an aid for State Botanical Gardens. They post their research inquiry in the portal, and are able to connect with the staff in the State Botanical Garden and professors from the Horticulture department in the College of Agriculture & Environment Sciences.
Our visitors are often unaware of what we have to offer. Your app could really make a difference for the Gardens!
P A M B U T T S , C U R A T O R O F T H E H E R B & P H Y S I C G A R D E N
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