GalleryPal

// I recognized several insights while reading the research and watching the videos provided to me by GalleryPal. It is obvious that people are visiting these museums and galleries because they are interested and want to know more. 

// Some guests try to do research beforehand, but get lost with information overload or go down the internet rabbit hole. 

// With the information I gathered from the quotes, persona and interview with Lena Carroll (a tour guide at the Museum of Natural History), I was able to determine some key factors in what a user would want from GalleryPal. 

// The user wants to hear a story, understand the context, learn about the technique or medium used by the artist and be taught something new. 

A lightning demo was conducted to get inspiration and to look at other solutions to a similar problem. Two of the apps that were looked at for this demo were strongly related to the problem I am trying to solve. The last app was selected because it has screens that could present a solution to the problem.   

GalleryPal is all about artwork and the experience along with it. I wanted to stick to a minimal desdign and let the art speak for itself. 

The goal for this prototype is for the user to successfully work through the flow from the beginning to end. Having the user leave fulfilled and inspired are the ultimate goals.   

The usability testing was conducted in-person and over Zoom with five different participants. The participants were men and women aging between 25-40 who use apps regularly.   

Overall, all the participants I tested were able to move through the app easily and without hesitation. There are a few minor pain points that will be addressed when improving the app.