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Figure 2-5
End-user scenarios for the NextBest Fest site
Scenario 1
Hoson Wong is a construction worker from Newark, New Jersey. He lives in a three-bedroom house in
the suburbs with his wife, Lola, their two daughters, and their dog, Motley. Hoson and Lola graduated
from high school in 1988 and still occasionally listen to 1980s “hair band” rock. Hoson recently learned
about the NextBest Fest from a foreman who heard him listening to Bon Jovi as he pulled up to a job
site. After discussing the fest with the foreman, Hoson came home to get more information about the
fest online. Because Hoson and Lola are saving for college for their daughters, and because the girls
are still too young to need high-speed Internet access for school, Hoson and Lola get by with an older
computer that has no speakers and a 56K modem connection. Hoson was disappointed with the
temporary site, but he bookmarked the site and will check back frequently to find out more.
Scenario 2
Sasha and Max are roommates who have been best friends since they graduated from the Syracuse
University Studio Arts Program in 1982. They are professional artists/arts educators in downtown
Philadelphia. Their downtown Philly loft has recently upgraded to high-speed cable modem Internet
access for all residents. Although they share a computer, Sasha and Max both find plenty of time to
surf the Net.
In addition to their love for art, Sasha and Max share a love for the music of the Ramones. They
recently attended a concert featuring their favorite Ramones tribute band—the Ramoones—and
learned that the band is in negotiation to play at NextBest Fest. They have bookmarked the Fest Web
site and are waiting for updated information.
Gage asks you to create a third scenario for the NextBest Fest site.
To create an end-user scenario for the NextBest Fest site:
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1.
Review the NextBest Fest site goals and statement of purpose, user profile, and
market research.
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2.
Create a character who might visit the NextBest Fest site. Give the character a
name and attributes such as age, gender, and location.
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3.
Place the character in a situation where he or she is accessing the Web site. Write
at least one paragraph describing the character's surroundings and the charac-
ter's experience with the site.
Planning might seem time consuming and diffi cult, but a few hours of advanced
preparation will save many hours of redesign work later. In the next session, you will
work on the NextBest Fest site's informational structure and aesthetic design.
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