Minor Project
Natalie Chu Jing Xuan, 0354589
Minor Project, Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
Table of Contents
- Module Information Booklet (MIB)
- Reflection
Module Information Booklet (MIB)
Fig.1 Module Information Booklet (MIB)
Final Reflection
*No pictures or works are displayed because this project is covered by an NDA. The project will only be explained through the process and workflow behind it.
This minor project has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences I've had. As the design team, our objective was to reinterpret the technical prototype from the engineering team into a format that was both visually appealing and accessible to a general audience. Our team itself also consisted of members from different specializations, so learning how to collaborate across disciplines was a big part of the process.
We started by refining our user personas to better align with the product’s goals. One of the key decisions was to replace one persona with an EV/Hybrid driver to reflect a more relevant target audience. This process helped us understand how research-backed personas can directly influence the design direction.
Next, we developed surveys and interview questions. While the first draft was a bit too surface-level, the feedback we received helped us revise them into more meaningful and targeted questions. It taught me that collecting useful data depends heavily on how well you design your research tools.
As the project moved forward, I was in charge of designing the outer “skin” of the prototype. To ensure that it addressed both usability and presentation, I started by sketching, identifying pain points through a user journey map, and constantly communicating with the engineering team to make sure everything aligned with their structure. I also had to pick up 3D modeling from scratch using Blender, which was something completely new to me. Gradually, I learned how to model, render, and refine the visuals so they matched both the physical build and the communication goals.
One of the biggest lessons from this project was the importance of adaptability and communication, especially in an interdisciplinary team. There were multiple rounds of feedback and changes from the engineering side, and we had to keep adjusting our design accordingly. It wasn’t just about making something look good; it also had to be functional, clear, and aligned with the technical aspects.
In the end, I gained a lot from improving my research and design workflow, to learning a completely new tool, to working with people outside my field. This project really highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between technical and visual design, and how design can play a role in making complex systems more approachable for users.
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