Online Voting Interface
Modeled an online voting interface referencing the 2016 California ballot materials for Palo Alto 94305.
Skills
Information architecture
UX/UI research
Figma wireframing
Usability testing
Task analysis
Timeframe and Role
Fall 2023 - Computer Interface Design
Group Member (1 of 4)
Goal
Organize ballot and voting information into an online voting platform accessible to all Americans
Closely consider information architecture to avoid biases
Develop a comprehensive voting interface prototype
Method
Research the current voting system and its information architecture
Discus its strengths and shortcomings
Implement new features as deemed necessary
Draft paper prototypes, conduct user testing
Create low fidelity wireframe in Figma, conduct user testing
Refine interface and add visual detail
Paper Prototypes
Design Choices
Drag-and-drop feature to avoid "donkey vote" where voters rank choices in the order they are presented
Extra-information popups to provide voters with additional information about candidates or propositions without leaving the page
"Next" and "Save" buttons to guide voters through the process
Did not use an interlock or information comprehension checkpoints to prioritize our goal of ease and clarity so that as many people as possible vote
