At a Glance:
Better progress this week.
Researching in subject and audience.
Research has inspired a little more confidence.
Stylistic products now need to be researched.
What was I doing?
I have been working towards gathering various research material in the form of existing products, and most importantly, subject research on AI/Smart Assistants. I've been analyzing the existing products, attempting to consistently compare/link them to my own proposed product. I haven't yet started stylistic research, but this is something I plan to do shortly. I've also been looking at potential audiences and collecting the typical usage data of Smart Assistants.
How was I feeling?
I was apprehensive at the beginning of the week as I still had outstanding contextual work to complete. However after some organization on Wednesday I eventually felt comfortable moving onto research. I don't believe that I have made the progress that I should've, however I am still on target so long as I continue with the research looking into different areas.
What were the pros and cons?
I'm happy that I have begun the research as it feels like the project is now set in motion. Using the proposed sources on the Proposal made finding research targets easier. However I found that some of these targets weren't as useful as I hoped. They highlighted useful points but these were mostly about the subject of AI/Technology, nothing to do with style or techniques. I do feel though that I have got a lot more completed this week than the previous one, which has ultimately helped to inspire a little more confidence in myself. The audience research has helped to provide a clear message of who the product is for, and this should help me to craft a better result because of this.
What more could've I done?
It would've been beneficial to look at previous projects research before beginning this one. At least then I would've had a reliable basis to work off, as I began this project's research from scratch. I feel that I focused on a single target too much (Smart Speaker Report) which may have hindered the quality of everything else. Like previous projects, I should've worked methodically, ensuring that I had a clear plan before I committed to anything.
What's next?
For Week 3 I will be continuing research, focusing on products with strong visuals rather than the previously researched subject based products. I feel that I have made a good start here, however there still isn't enough in my opinion. Previous projects research has been longer, ultimately influencing a much better final result - I feel that if I were to leave the research as it is, there wouldn't be anywhere near enough informative material for a project of this scale. Week 3 will be dedicated to finishing the leftover research slides, while also adding a much broader range of targets.
[Red = Below Target | Green = On Target | Blue = Above Target]
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