Group 4 - Music Player
1. I had a very difficult time figuring out how to change the home screen, I almost gave up. I
clicked every tab, opened the menu -- including the “edit” menu -- but did not notice it at first or
understand that I needed to click “edit.” (also I clicked the options instead of dragging them
which I was unable to do).
Design Heuristic: Visibility
Severity: Major
2. The rotated labels for the side tabs are difficult to read. I would prefer they be aligned
horizontally as normal text is to be externally consistent.
Design Heuristic: Consistency
Severity: Minor
3. The names of the customizable features in the drop-down menu are cut off, including the
“save” button. This hinders legibility and may cause users to make errors.
Design Heuristic: Preventing Errors
Severity: Cosmetic
4. I navigated successfully to the “sessions” tab, but once on the screen to join a session, was
confused as to what action to take. It’s not super clear that “Join Session” is a title, I think
mainly because the actual “join session” button is not very visible. When looking for a button to
do so, I saw the title at the top before I saw the button.
Design Heuristic: Visibility
Severity: Cosmetic
5. I was confused as to whether or not I had selected a session because I could select either Bob’s
name, Bob’s session name, or Bob’s status as on or off. I think having it select the whole row
would be more clear.
Design Heuristic: Affordances, Simple and Natural Dialogue
Severity: Minor
6. Once joining the session, I wish there was more confirmation that I had successfully joined it.
Maybe it says “Now listening with Bob” or something along those lines.
Design Heuristic: Feedback
Severity: Minor
7. Similarly, I think after joining a session, I’d like to be brought back the home page where I can
keep track of what I’m listening to and see information pertaining to it. If not, maybe have the
information on the music that I’m currently listening to on the screen.
Design Heuristic: Clearly Marked Exits
Severity: Minor
8. I think there should be an option to play the playlist once created. Rather than clicking back
to the home screen, it would be nice to have a static player on the screen at all times, especially if
i’m creating a playlist while I’m listening to music already.
Design Heuristic: Clearly Marked Exits
Severity: Minor
9. I don’t see any way to modify a playlist after it’s created. If I added the wrong song to my
Halloween playlist, I should have the option to fix it.
Design Heuristic: Prevent Errors
Severity: Major
10. I like how the home screen is customizable. I think adding color would really add a lot to the
overall look and appeal.
Severity: Cosmetic
11. I think playing music should also include more than just a “skip” feature. If I skipped a song
that I like, I’m not able to go back to it.
Design Heuristic: Prevent Errors
Severity: Minor