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Anara Magavi & Charlie Whinnery
Mid-Review
October 13, 2023
Math Dance
Project Summary
Math Dance teaches children about geometry and shapes through movement. By dancing, the children can create patterns and shapes with their bodies which helps them understand and create distinctions between different shapes.
Current Exhibit Analysis
From your initial observation/interviews and research identify the following elements for your assigned exhibit
- The goal for the exhibit is to teach kids about geometry in math
- solitary
- Layers of complexity
- main design features
- What works, what doesn't
Learning Goal
We want kids to learn about geometry and patterns through their body and dance.
Design Element/s
Colors, interactive, sensory, lights
Play Type
can be solitary or cooperative
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Precedents
Dance Dance Revolution
Multiple shadow science exhibits
Geometry of dance
Initial Prototype
Our main goal was to experiment with other ways of making math fun without incorporating dance such as with a magnet board where you are tasked to make shapes.
Iteration #1
Testing Prep
When we stuck to the original idea for Math Dance, we began making props to encourage kids to dance and interact with the exhibit while also giving them tools to make more shapes. We also experimented with using lights instead of mirrors to better show the geometry through their outline.
User testing at NuVu
- kids were more interested in the props and buttons rather than the dancing aspect of it
- Some testers were unsure what to do with the exhibhit
Method of testing
Outcomes
Observation. We had people come in and test our project as we stood aside and took notes on what worked and what didnt.
Iteration #2
The main goal of this version was to test the idea of the light up board to be more inviting to kids
User testing at Discovery Museum
- kids were excited about the floor, they stomped on it but it didnt always work because they were not heavy enough.
- adults sometimes stay to watch the videos
- adults are confused about what to do
- short length interactions
Method of testing
Outcomes
observation. we stood separately from the exhibit and observed the interactions and comments made by the visitors.
Next Steps & Questions
- How can we make it even more inviting
- Make the mat light up more and be more interactive/ intuitive
- add directions to lead users to interact more
- make dance floor not have lip to trip on.
feedback:
- it would be helpful if they gave us the plans they have of the exhibit
Methods of testing - observation, writing notes, wrote down quotes, took photos of exhibit not kids.
Variable/elements of testing (section of proto, engagement, testing hypothesis) - testing the glow floor, testing engagement with prototype, testing initial attention to exhibhit
Limitations of testing (location, timing, etc) - timing: lunch started and kids left, location: in the hallway at end of exhibits.
Be specific about outcomes (how many minutes did people use, quotes from users) - 30 seconds to 1 minute of interaction. One user engaged and then was removed by their caretaker.
What are the exact next steps of what will happen with the next prototype? - make updated bigger patterns for decoration, make an explanation of how to interact with the exhibit, make the floor work better - lights, sensitivity, etc - , safety ring for the floor.