So with keeping the criteria in my last post in mind, I got back to brainstorming.
- Ask a Mechanic App that gives instructions on how to fix car problems that you type in. If you decide you can not fix it yourself it will link you to a local garage. My reasoning for this app is that there are some cases where a person with little to no knowledge of cars can fix a simple problem on their own. By typing in your car problem a video of a mechanic will answer your question and or will show you how to fix the car yourself. They can show how to change oil or a tire or spark plugs etc. Some car problems are large and require immediate attention. Recommendations can be made to where to find a reputable mechanic in your area. Reviews of the Mechanic can be viewed on the app. Rough idea of pricing can give the user an idea of what is an reasonable price of the repair. Many people have no idea what repairs should cost. This aspect of the app can save people money. In the cases of a broken down car an app would be good to give the name and telephone number of the nearest repair station or towing company.
In my research of apps I found that they were some very similar mechanic apps to this. However I do not see that they do quite what I am designing. I did not find an app where a user could type a question and a video would answer and demonstrate how to do the repair, and make recommendations for pricing as well as repair garages.
Similar Apps:
Repair Pal app is an example of giving pricing for car repairs and mechanic recommendations.
iFixit: Repair Manual is an app with the largest repair manual with DIY guides.
Ask a Doctor- is a similar idea to Ask a Mechanic
- QU Shuttles schedule-This app will tell you exactly what time and where the next shuttle will be picking up and arriving at locations. Right now this information is on the quick links on the QU website. A quick look at this app will save the user from having to navigate through the website. This could also be made as a widget. This is a great app for QU students that rely on the shuttle to take them to Hamden and New Haven. According the the Quinnipiac University website there is approximate 6200 undergraduates at Quinnipiac with 4000 living on campus. Taking the shuttle to shop in Hamden or to go out in New Haven many students rely on the 12 shuttles. This app will make looking up shuttle schedule easier and will provide valuable information.
In my research I have found that there is an app for Quinnipiac but surprisingly to me, there shuttle schedule is not included in it.
Some apps to get inspiration from could be:
Amtrak
- 3 dice and your out game- This is a game I designed in one of the GDD classes I took. It a simple version of baseball using the roll of dice. It is a quick and easy game that requires a basic knowledge of baseball. It is a simple enough that you can multitask while playing which I believe will appeal to many. With the dice and the baseball theme it will be reminiscent of childhood games. Variations can be made to the game to make different and more challenging levels.
My research shows that games such as Candy Crush is very popular and is making a lot of money. Candy Crush is scheduled to become a publicly traded stock. The appeal to candy crush besides the simplicity is that it “taps into the inner child.” The board is very similar to the game Candy Land and appeals to people of all ages. It has in particular appealed to women.
Works Cited
Dockterman, Eliana. “Candy Crush Saga The Science Behind Our Addiction.” Time: n. pag. TIME. Web. 23 Mar. 2014. <http://business.time.com/2013/11/15 candy-crush-saga-science-behind-our-addiction>.
- Adobe Creative Cloud for tablet-This would be great for tablet or smartphone to be able to create some creative pieces while being mobile. I have not found this app or any one like it. This would appeal to many designers who visit clients. The tablet is an easier device to carry and to travel with.
In researching I have not found any apps that seem to be in any way similar.
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