User interface design and evaluation of a mobile pollen tracking application

Victor Jacobson, Cassandra Iglesias, Patricia Morreale

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Abstract

The research presented here outlines the design and evalaution of a mobile application, which provides real-time reporting information on a variety of geographically specific naturally occurring pollens. Due to the complexity of pollen count data, a simplified data summary is presented in a graphical interface. The purpose of the mobile pollen tracking application is to make the data visually appealing and easy to understand. Early awareness of pollen counts allows people to practice preventative behaviors to avoid suffering from allergy symptoms. The mobile pollen app design is user-centered, and user feedback was incorporated throughout the design process. Four different types of pollen are reported simultaneously, computed from samples taken from a network of field pollen stations. Using visual identifiers, pollen types, persistence, and impact can be delivered on-demand to mobile users. Evaluation was conducted using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and the Usability Metric for User Experience LITE (UMUX-LITE). Users report positive experiences overall with the application, with support for several additional features. The application is currently available for use, and wider distribution is underway.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMCCSIS 2018 - Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems; Proceedings of the International Conferences on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction 2018, Game and Entertainment Technologies 2018 and Computer Graphics, Visualization, Computer Vision and Image Processing 2018
EditorsKatherine Blashki, Luis Rodrigues, Yingcai Xiao
PublisherIADIS
Pages324-328
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9789898533791
StatePublished - 2018
Event12th International Conference on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction 2018, 11th International Conference on Game and Entertainment Technologies 2018 and 12th International Conference on Computer Graphics, Visualization, Computer Vision and Image Processing 2018, part of the Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2018, MCCSIS 2018 - Madrid, Spain
Duration: 18 Jul 201820 Jul 2018

Publication series

NameMCCSIS 2018 - Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems; Proceedings of the International Conferences on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction 2018, Game and Entertainment Technologies 2018 and Computer Graphics, Visualization, Computer Vision and Image Processing 2018
Volume2018-July

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction 2018, 11th International Conference on Game and Entertainment Technologies 2018 and 12th International Conference on Computer Graphics, Visualization, Computer Vision and Image Processing 2018, part of the Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2018, MCCSIS 2018
Country/TerritorySpain
CityMadrid
Period18/07/1820/07/18

Keywords

  • Behavior modification
  • Mobile application design
  • Mobile health
  • Pollen reporting
  • UI design

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