Project Abstract

Motivation and Background The QuickNote Watch App was developed in response to the growing need for more effective, accessible, and user-friendly note-taking solutions that work with wearable and mobile technology . The goal of this study is to improve notetaking and sharing features in a watchOS application as a standalone application. The app’s relevance and potential influence are highlighted by the fact that users are looking for quick and easy ways to jot down ideas and thoughts while on the go in today’s hectic world.The Proposition of this ResearchThis project is uniquely positioned at the intersection of wearable technology and productivity tools, focusing on the user experience of Apple Watch owners. The main goal is to investigate how to optimize a note-taking application for a wearable interface, improving usability and accessibility without compromising functionality.Methods EmployedUsing an iterative design and development process to improve the app in response to user feedback and usability testing, the study employs a user-centered design. In order to make the most of the Apple Watch’s tiny screen and constrained input capabilities, the primary strategy is to streamline the user interface and make it simple.Main FindingsBuilding an extensive standalone watchOS application can be difficult without requiring an iOS companion app as there are many limitations such as storage and performance, data management and most importantly user interface and interaction. During the development process, it was discovered that quick access buttons and a simple design improve user engagement and facilitate easy and intuitive note-taking.Conclusion / ContributionThe study advances our knowledge of wearable application design by showing that a functionality does not have to be compromised due to a small screen. It offers a guide for future uses, demonstrating how well-thought-out design might enable wearables to host a variety of useful apps that were previously deemed unfeasible because of screen size limitations. In the end, this app expands the possibilities for wearable technology’s use in tasks related to personal management and everyday productivity.

Keywords: HCI, ,

 Conference Details

Session: Poster Session B at Poster Stand 64

Location: Sir Stanley Clarke Auditorium at Wednesday 8th 09:00 – 12:30

Markers: Randell Gaya, Lu Zhang

Course: BSc Computer Science, 3rd Year

Future Plans: I’m continuing studies