1. Introduction & Rationale In this research, I conducted a diary study with two IMA students who were working on final projects in the IMA Lab. One student was working on her capstone, while the other was completing an inter-lab
Author: Xinwei
Reading 7
The reading “More Than Just Asking Questions” taught me that being a good interviewer means more than simply asking questions; it is about how you present yourself, how you listen, and how you build trust with participants. I learned that
S12 Reflection
1. Have you played the role you intended to play during teamwork so far? If yes, how has it felt? If not, what got in the way? Although we did not have a very clear division of roles, I have
Reading 8
Exploring a Third Method： Usability Test This article Usability (User) Testing 101 helped me understand that usability testing is about watching real users do real tasks. A person called a facilitator listens to what users say and watches how they
Project B Secondary Research： Enhancing Identity & Storytelling in Mushroom Cloud Maker Space
Introduction Mushroom Cloud Maker Space currently lacks a distinctive personality compared to other facilities in the park. Building a strong identity and narrative can not only differentiate the space but also foster deeper engagement, a sense of belonging, and sustained
Reading 5
Q1: Discuss one insight from this reading that changed or deepened your understanding of the broader context for makerspaces in China. One critical insight from the reading is the tension between grassroots innovation and commercialization in Chinese makerspaces. While makerspaces
Reading 6
1. Provisional Persona for Project B Name: Emily Age: 20 Role: University Student Background: Emily is a college student from a local university who is currently on an exchange program in Shanghai. She has dabbled in maker tools at her
Mid Term Reflection
One unexpected challenge I encountered was realizing that user research can easily be influenced by bias at the beginning—sometimes even unintentionally. As researchers, we may bring our own assumptions into the process, which can shape the questions we ask or
Project B Research Design
Proposed Research Timeline April 10 (Thu): Project kickoff – define objectives, assign roles, outline deliverables. April 12 (Sat): Complete secondary research and summarize key insights. April 17 (Thu): Conduct and analyze user interviews; draft interview report. April 19 (Sat): Synthesize interview findings; outline storytelling
Project A Reflection
Q: Where do your strengths lie? Which research method are you most confident in? A: I am good at observation and behavior analysis. I feel most confident in user-centric analysis because I enjoy understanding how people make decisions in real-world