Barbie

Barbie

1. Task Requirements

   • PC1 - Web application displays Barbie Data from an external data source
     • Use an external database that contains Barbie Data
     • Access the database when a user makes a request
     • Display data from the database to the web application
   • PC2 - Web application allows a user to search the Barbie data
     • Include a search option that allows user input
     • Send user input to database and retrieve data
     • Output data searched to user
   • SDC1 - Create an engaging, visually pleasing and interactive interface
     • Utilise principles of visual communication
     • Include visually interactive elements to keep user engaged
   • SDC2 - Allow for Barbie data to be sorted to ease navigation and organisation
     • Include an advanced search option for data to be viewed by categories
     • Include an option for data to be sorted differently for example alphabetically or by date
     • Allow for data to be searched by filtering categories

2. Developer Problem

   • Developer Environment
     • 8 weeks time constraint to complete task
     • Amateur student-level coding skills
     • Figma used as a developer tool
   • Impacts
     • Social - an increase in Barbie communities and endorsement
     • Economical - more revenue to Barbie
     • Personal - users and enthusiasts enjoy Barbie more

3. User Problem

   • User Persona 1
     • Wants - to search Barbie data and customise a personal doll
     • Needs - a user interface that can be easily navigated
     • Details - relive her childhood and endorse further in Barbie
   • User Persona 2
     • Wants - to easily search Barbie information
     • Needs - data filtering for ease
     • Details - learn about Barbie Careers to help choose their job

4. Existing Solutions

   • Solution 1
     • Pro - advanced search
     • Pro - displays information in categories
     • Con - outdated design
   • Solution 2
     • Pro - multiple customisation categories for ease
     • Con - limits some customisation elements