Tool Testing

In order to figure out how to improve my tools, and on which ones to focus on I had them tested by 5 creatives (4 female, 1 male).

The results were as followed:

+ playful

+ decorative

+ prioritiesing

+ good to have an overview (constantly present)

- shape should suggest function

- make rewarding

- more leafs (writing more freely)

- make it valuable every day (add, change, move things)

- think about chronology

People really enjoyed interacting with the tangible to-do list. It is something new and playful. There were some really good suggestions for improvement on the feedback form which I haven't thought about. I am looking forward to improving this tool.

+ fun!

+ like analysing stain

- don‘t drink tea

- just works with black tea

- thicker paper (more absorbent)

- boxes constrain

I wasn't expecting that this tool had such a good impact. However, changes have to be made. Working with liquid on paper is quite a challenge, but I do have some thoughts in mind....

+ someone else deciding time

+ got in working mood quickly

+ suggesting small breaks

- feel stressed by time

- breaks are constraining

- divide time according to tasks

As a little surprise came that the dice was not as supportive as I thought it would be. I tested it mayself and I quite like the restricted amount of time and the compulsory breaks, although I must say, I do not always stick to it. But as long as it works:) However, I decided not to take this tool further.

+ funny

+ like concept of scribbling

- not useable - feel strange with it

- suggestion: drawing on different surfaces (tiles, pillows)

As already suspected, the notepad on a string was received as a funny tool, however, not very useable. Although I will not take this tool further, it was very important for me to help me get started. It has the playful character which I wanted to get across, and in this sense it succeeded.