BarbiBase

BarbiBase

1. Usability Principle

   • Utility
     • The principle of utility is the principle that actions/products are to be judged by their usefulness in certain criteria (Broome, 1991). In the case of game, the game should be useful to meet the requirements of the user persona.
   • Safety
     • Safety is the principle of protecting the user from creating errors and preventing the loss of user data and the credentials of user data (Usability | CS4760 & CS5760: Human-Computer Interactions & Usability, 2017). This allows the needs of the users in the user persona to be fulfilled. Such as personal databases for each player.
   • Effectiveness
     • Effectiveness is the efficiency of the process when creating something (effectiveness meaning - Google Search, 2021). In terms of the game, it should work effectively by providing a game that solve all the problems in the user persona and exceed the needs of users.
   • Learnability
     • The term learnability is defined as how easy it is for a user to understand a design and use said design (Nielsen, 2012). This will allow the user to be able to understand and play the game without having troubles which will slow them down.
   • Accessibility
     • The term accessibility is the concept of whether a product or service can be used everyone no matter the circumstances (The Interaction Design Foundation, 2016).

2. Criteria

   • Priscribed
     • Web application displays Barbie Data from an external data source.
     • Web application allows a user to search the Barbie data.
   • Self-Determined
     • The design of the web app should be easy to use.
     • The design should categories the different types of Barbie's and their personality's.

3. Task Requirements

   • Context
     • The Barbie universe, launched by Mattel in 1959, features the iconic Barbie doll, created by Ruth Handler. Initially a fashion doll, Barbie has evolved into a cultural icon, with a vast array of professions, diverse looks, and a rich narrative world, reflecting societal changes and inspiring generations of children.
   • Requirements
     • Data Stores
       • Include a reference to Barbie Doll Careers data and Barbie Cinematography Universe data as primary data sources.
     • Usability Principles and User Interface Components
       • Mention tools like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and possibly a framework like React for front-end, and back-end tools (like Node.js or Django) if required for data handling.
     • Existing Solutions
       • Mention similar web applications or databases that allow users to search for character data or explore product lines (e.g., Marvel Cinematic Universe databases or other fan databases).

4. Impacts

   • Personal
     • Users can feel more connected to Barbie through learning about various characters and the historical impact of Barbie in popular culture.
   • Social
     • The platform fosters a community of Barbie enthusiasts, promoting engagement, nostalgia, and shared experiences.
   • Economical
     • The app could potentially drive interest in Barbie products and merchandise, indirectly benefiting Mattel or licensed retailers by increasing visibility and accessibility of Barbie’s world.

5. User Persona

   • Collectors
   • Family

6. Functions

   • Extrenal
     • Displaying external data in a user-friendly format, integrating with external databases if needed for real-time updates.
   • Internal
     • Processing user input, such as filtering by category, and generating results from Barbie data.