Design+Process

The Crunch Buddy App Design Process

 * Step 1: The App Idea **


 * Our group began to brainstorm an idea for a computerized application that would be marketed towards children or adults with disabilities.
 * Be began to research different disabilities where this app would be specifically geared towards these type of individuals.
 * Some of the disabilities we looked into were; ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), Dyslexia, and Autism.
 * We wanted to find a way to help people with these types of disabilities that would improve their lifestyle through a very simple way using technology.


 * Step 2: Research **


 * Our research was based on some disabilities such as ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism.
 * We began to research the different causes and effects of these disabilities then decided to narrow down to a specific disability.
 * We then narrowed our main focus towards ADHD as our disability.


 * Some Sources: **

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002518/

http://addadhdadvances.com/socialautopsy.html

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/complete-index.shtml

http://www.medicinenet.com/dyslexia/article.htm

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_teaching_strategies.htm


 * Step 3: Functions **


 * Marketed and geared towards children who are students from kindergarten to Gr.8 (K-8) as well as young adults and older from Gr.8 and older (8+).
 * Potential key element features: games for children to earn points after completing certain tasks, a progress tracker, task reminders, calendars, notes, etc.
 * These games would help benefit children to possibly collect points or credits that are earned towards tasks and activities.
 * These points or credits would be some kind of reward to help the individual make sure they keep track of their progress.


 * Step 4: Website **


 * Our application would be linked with a potential website that contains the application information along with its features and functions.
 * It would have a user friendly interface for both children and adults.
 * It's look would very colorful yet simple which includes an official logo, basic headings, or animated characters for children.
 * It would also contain a download link where it may be downloaded manually or refer to download on mobile devices such as the iPhone.
 * There would also be a price plan where the app could be downloaded for a free trial or have a monthly price plan.
 * The main page would allow one to register for the app and then login with their username and password to access their progress.


 * Step 5: Sketches (Website Layouts) **