4. ARCHITECTURE
Based on the user needs and feature prioritization, I began defining the sections of the app that could be developed for a minimum viable product.
4.1. APPLICATION SECTIONS
Home​
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Browse nearby posts
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Provide navigation to other areas of the app
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Search system
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Features
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Feed showing posts in your area (by distance?)
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Local Navigation
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Post | Search | Map | Profile | Message/Notification | Groups | Library​
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Posting Portal​
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Post AR into a selected environment
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Select from the library, upload, or create content to post​
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Position content into location and pin
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Post, delete, or save for later
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Shows the environment through camera
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Offers methods of posting: draw, type, sticker upload, link
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Design tools
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Caption section
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Post/Delete/Save
Map​
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User views where they are in relation to posts
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Views where posts are positioned geographically
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Assesses distance and quantity of posts
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Filters to see what is of their interest
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Selects post for more information
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Directs user to the post
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Map
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Directions, visual (and vocal? Go to Maps Application outside of app)
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Icons showing where posts are located on the map
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Data showing distance
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Search bar
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Filtering system
Post Information​
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Discover information about the post.
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Who made it? Where is it located? How much longer is it live? When was it posted? Is it named?
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Directions to the post
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Features
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Abbreviated profile of whoever made the post (Photo, name, and subtitle)
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Timestamp
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The post's name or limited description
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Go to post
User Profile​
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Identify the user
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Curate online presence
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User information provided to relate to other users
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Photo / Name / Bio / Link
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Number of posts
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Map
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Library
Groups​
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Connect with users of common interest or purpose
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View relevant posts
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Add relevant posts
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Communicate and connect with other users in the group
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Features
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Group description
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Photo
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Members
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Map
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Number of Posts
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Message board
On Boarding​
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Browse nearby posts
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Provide navigation to other areas of the app
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Search system
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Features
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Feed showing posts in your area (by distance?)
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Local Navigation
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Post | Search | Map | Profile | Message/Notification | Groups | Library​
Viewing Portal​
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View and experience post through phone screen
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React/Comment
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View details about the post and who made it
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comments, view, comments
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Download to your library?
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Features
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Camera operating, view area through phone
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select reaction
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Keyboard
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Comment section
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Navigation to Profile
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Post data
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Add to library option
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Links in post
Library​
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Save AR files in the library
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Upload files created outside of the app
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Access AR files to upload on the go
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Features
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Local Navigation
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Russian doll navigation
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Image library
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Images by category
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Images by recency
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Upload
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Select
Messaging​
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Connect with others over the direct message and direct AR Posts
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Receive notifications about views, or posts in your area
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Features
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Inbox
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Icons showing notifications
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Navigation to messages
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Messages
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Keyboard
4.2. INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE
