On Wednesday's class, we watched a fancy blog which has several interesting tests to help us detect our personality, but its true intention is to predict what kind of car could be 'the one',that is, to sell cars.
The test asks you to pick one statue which you think resembles you the most and one pair of gloves that you picture yourself wearing in the future; imagine how many people at breakfast; what kind of engine do you prefer to setting in your car; which scenery is the most common one when you're driving, etc..
The form of the blog is very simple and clean, not so many additive decorations or redundant instructions. All the icons and images and movements enhance the quality of attention, and the setting and sequence of the questions make me more and more curious about what kind of result can I get.
The sound of clicking a button is various: when clicking on a statue, it sounds like moving a stone away; when choosing the animal that represents your desired engine, it actually sounds like a real animal. These sounds not only make the tests vivid and interesting, but also help us to imagine the given situation and make our choice. And everytime when you click a button, you see the movement, then you can actually feel like you're touching those things or moving the chairs, or setting the table, or driving on your way...
As the test involves a lot of personal and individual attitudes, preferences, experiences,emotions, dreams, and hopes, so it indeed arouse our thinking. It makes feel delighted and relaxed, also a little bit surprised, since I cannot possibly connect these questions to a result of "what kind of car will you buy?".
It's the most creative and intersting blog I've ever seen.I love it! Do you?
2 comments:
I also thought that was pretty cool what we did in class. I liked the personalization and customization. We were given the opportunity to choose many things, anything we wanted, and I think that helps keep people interested in the site. Also the fact that it was simple and easy to use was a big plus.
Sue-Polarbear,
I give you an A on your usability test! I love how although you've used a template from blogspot, you've incorporated your own fonts and colors to change things up. Although, I would suggest maybe one font and different colors? That might cut down on the "noisiness." As far as media goes your pictures are so pretty, especially the ones from Niagra Falls. The captions are also great. I would also suggest maybe adding a video or two just to complete the multi-media action. I love your about me, it tells me so much about you, except why you are blogging so maybe you should add something like that too.
Keep up the great work girl! You look like a professional blogger already.
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