After looking at the political approaches to the design of the interface, a more refined design layout could be established. Once the initial ideas had outlined a certain way to present the information it was then possible to develop these ideas into a more defined and visually improved version. After further discussion with peers, more ideas came about which helped to correct things that may not have worked in the app. To start off the development the layout was changed so that the app could include more colour and give the audience an idea of what type of app they were navigating.
As many existing apps on the market use layouts that are representative of physical objects, it seemed appropriate that the app that was being created tried this out. An example of this is found in gambling apps and games that mimic casino games. The layout used in them is particularly representative of physical objects, such as roulette wheels, game tables and poker chips. By creating a layout like this the information could be more fitting to the themes and context off the app.
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In terms of colour, the layout has been altered so that it represents a roulette table. This way the sections of the app can be defined by different squares on a roulette table, with black and red separating each. The backdrop has also used a green felt texture, which is likely to be found in casinos, on games tables.
'Find a Party' game
When clicking on different sections of the app, a poker chip will be placed on the square, indicating the current page the viewer is navigating. This is also a reference to betting on a roulette table, where bets are placed over a certain number or colour on the squares.
The layout of the game itself has also been altered so that the cards are sorted into the different policy topics. By doing this the viewer can choose the policy that they think is most important and this will then be added to a deck of cards below the options.
Selection of the card is also indicated with a poker chip, meaning the viewer can then move the chip to a different policy if they wish to.
The different topics included are issues that each party is expected to address during their campaigns. This includes the environment, renationalisation, workers' rights, the NHS, social security & pensions, housing, transport, foreign policy, migration and brexit.
As shown by the end of the question game, the viewer will be provided with a full deck of cards that show their choices throughout the game.
From the chosen cards, the app then informs the viewer which party most represents their views, based on the party that had the most cards chosen. It will also give the viewer a second recommendation if they are unhappy with the first.
'Politicians' section
For the second section of the app, a further drop down menu reveals the 'MPs, party and favourites' options, which can be navigated by the viewer.
When tapping the star icon in the corner of the MPs card, the card will then be placed under the favourites section of the app. This way the viewer can save information and return to it easily when re-opening the app in future.
Clicking on the card for the MP will then take the viewer to this page, which displays the further information as well as personal views and news links to current headlines involving the MP.
The final section of the app displays the ways in which the viewer can vote. By adding this option into the app, it will make the audience feel more inclined to cast their vote, after finding out the political party that is suited to them.
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