Integrating an interface for logged user activities in an existing organizational tool for a wide and diverse customer base

Abstract

This thesis describes an interaction design process of implementing an interface for a logging feature in local part of an existing organizational type of application. A data collection is performed with interviews of existing users. From them a persona is developed to aid the iterative design process. Several mock-ups are made and one chosen, is evaluated with a user task-analysis. Lastly, the final solution is implemented into the product. During the design process, theory of usability, information retrieval, information visualization and design patterns are taken in consideration.