Android phone UI concepts
In 2011 Sharp was developing an Aquos Android phone for the US and needed an interface that stood out among premium Android devices.
Explore distinct interface directions and test early whether consumers valued them.
I reviewed premium Android and non-Android phones, visited carrier stores, interviewed Android users, and helped validate four concepts with consumers.
From the work
8 pages from the original deliverables · select to enlarge
p. 7
Competitive research: premium Android home screensCompetitive research
p. 11
Research summary: what Android users wantResearch summary
p. 7
Android Classic interaction modelConcept review one
p. 19
Elegance interaction modelConcept review one
p. 31
Aquos Surface modelConcept review one
p. 45
Capture & Share modelConcept review one
p. 46
Capture & Share: capture from the lock screenConcept review one
p. 13
Decision criteria: Android ClassicConcept review one
Deliverables
- Competitive research27 pp
- Concept review one54 pp
- Research summary and concept validation23 pp
- Phone concept wireframes12 pp
Full decks and specifications available on request.
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