The Mitten
A tool designed to help you to creatively connect with others.
Sometimes, you need a warm, helping hand.
What it Does
The Solution That Fits Like A Glove
The Mitten aims to ease the discomfort creatives experience
when collaborating in teams by providing an organized solution to those seeking a place to conduct visual brainstorming.
Born of the creators' own struggles when collaborating in artistic teams,
The Mitten provides comfortable collaborative solutions to international creative teams.
The Problem
& The Research Behind It
Individuals working in the creative arts sector lack
a streamlined, one-stop application for collaborative brainstorming.
We conducted a plethora of research to receive feedback
and determine how best to serve the communities we aim to help.
Below are two potential users of The Mitten:
Jane Miller
Art Student in Toronto, Canada.
What she needs:
An organized workspace to co-create internationally across different timezones
The ability to create, share, and collaborate on sketches
Language support for communication barriers
Jae Kim
Media Agency Creative in Seoul, South Korea.
What he needs:
An organized virtual whiteboard to share with his international colleagues
Easy file-sharing
An easy and accessible UI for communication tools
The Research Process
User Survey
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50% stated language barrier as a large pain point
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83% struggling to organize virtual meetings
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75% desire a sketchbook
Memory Logs
HYPOTHESIS:
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Tools for virtual communication contain many pain points for users, primarily language barriers and a lack of brainstorming tools.
For 1 week, participants recorded any negative experiences with online collaborative tools.
HYPOTHESIS: CONFIRMED
Competitive Audit
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Live Translation
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Few users are aware of this function
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Sketch Feature
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Popular but expandable
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Live Time Zones
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External providers required rather than in-app capabilities
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Voting Function
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Crucial tool for making team decisions
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How The Mitten Can Help
A One-Stop Solution
Our proposed solution is to create an application for creatives who have trouble working collaboratively online and need a space where it is easier for the user to interact in a condensed platform. The application has the streamlined ability to sketch, brainstorm, share files, and organize meeting schedules.
The Features
Collaborative Sketchbook
Brainstorm. Draw. Get Messy. Together.
Brainstorming Templates
The option to choose from a variety of brainstorming templates, including: Storyboards, Moodboards, Mind Maps, and other visual brainstorming tools.
Multilingual Aids
Live translations and world clock allow to connect and collaborate in real-time across borders and timezones.
Integrated Semiotics
For professional communication clarity across language barriers.
The Project Goals & Milestones
High Fidelity Adobe XD Prototype
Over the course of the semester, we utilized low fidelity methods to develop a high fidelity mockup.
Continued User Testing
We plan to continue user testing with larger and more diverse demographics.
Continued App Development
Using the feedback acquired through user testing, we will continue to develop the app further.
Contact
Interested in helping The Mitten become a reality?
Thank You.
감사합니다.
Danke.