Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Brainstorming activity

Each team member compiled a list of 20 airport 'bugs'.  We compiled these into a larger list to brainstorm from.



After compiling our larger bug list, we broke down the bugs into categories of problem.



We then chose three of those bugs and developed problem statements by looking at user perspective, needs and insights.



Using this information, we developed and fine-tuned a problem statement for each of these bugs.



Choosing one of these problem statements, Problem Statement 2: Overcrowded Baggage Claim, we then brainstormed possible solutions to this problem.



We then split up the remaining two problem statements between the group to finish during the week.

Problem space 1


(LW, LB, SM)

Problem statement


Passengers in transit with a wait time over 2 hours outside of regular business hours (9am-9pm) need somewhere nice and comfy to pass the time and something to do.

Steps

1.     Brainstorm possible solutions (2 ideas each)
2.     Flesh out brainstorm ideas, detail steps in process (different 2 ideas each)
3.     Outline any problems with ideas, especially for other user groups

Ideas


  • Modular seating with sections that can be upright (chair), incline or flat (lying down) with built in power points to allow charging of devices
  • Airport ‘hotel’ that you can rent by the hour to sleep in
  • scavenger hunt style game for fun and to get people moving
  •  entertainment areas to watch movies, play video games, read books/magazines
  • Create a forum for people on the same flight to meet, discuss, share about travel plans about the destination - make it more social.
  • swimming pool/gym
  • quick tour of city

Problems/Considerations


  •  Modular seating
    • moving parts = more breakable parts
    • international powerpoint problems
    • no security for bags if want to sleep
    • children might jump
    • safety issues (OH&S)
  • Airport ‘hotel’
    • cost money
    • considerations for resourcing/staff (ie who washes the sheets)
    • take up a large amount of space
    • not necessary for domestic (shorter transit times)  
  • scavenger hunt style game
    • coordination
    • maintaining points for scavenger hunt
    • increase pedestrian traffic
    • might not appeal to all age groups
    • not possible/practical for PWD
  • entertainment area
    • finding space
    • people can damage
    • would it work like a library? rent games/books?
    • movie times/wait times
    • take business away from airline lounges
  • Forum
    • data sharing -how do i know i’m taking a specific flight
    • privacy concerns
    • need smartphone/tablet/device
    • introvert people
  • Swimming pool/gym
    • spa, sauna, massages
    • cost money?
    • maintenance, facilities, staff considerations
    • space
  • city tour
    • timing really important
    • cost? free?
    • security issues?

Problem space 3

(MT, SR, AI)

Problem statement


Passengers who are first time users of the airport need to know where to go, how to get there and how long it will take.

Steps

1.     Brainstorm possible solutions (2 ideas each)
2.     Flesh out brainstorm ideas, detail steps in process (different 2 ideas each)
3.     Outline any problems with ideas, especially for other user groups

Ideas


      replace signs with monitors (electronic signs)
      expensive to replace signs
      easily updatable
      technical support
      lose electricity/computer fails = no backup
      physical locator/guide (like art gallery or app)
      airport would have to provide device or passenger have to own smartphone
      lost/damage (device)
      collection after use
      could airport track guide - where is the person?
       
      smartphone app with map/times
      need device
      development considerations
      hassel to download/setup (is there free wifi)
       
      search screen with directions (ie like shopping centre)
      crowding issues
      have to remember directions
      really clear
       
      driverless, programmed golf cart
      cost
      safety
      traffic
      space
      mobility
      good for elderly or PWD
      travelator with routes to gates
      expensive
      multiple routes?
      what about going other places (ie bathroom, newstand)
      navigation, if you go off, how do you find your way back
      no back-up if fails
      line markings on ground (like hospitals)
      confusing
      have to know system
      easily maintainable (not super permanent)

       

       

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