accessorize
overview
ACCESSorize is a digital closet organization tool with a social media feature. This allows the user to create outfits and get dressed virtually with their phone. This also allows for the user access to their entire wardrobe as well as the location of the items in their closet. Adding a feature is simple by using the camera to scan the store tag and then the item will be imported to the closet. Once an item is in the closet user can size it and add it to their closet, set tags, and information, and add it to collections. The app allows users to view trends in fashions through the look book feature to gain inspiration.
Role: Creator & User Researcher
September 2020 – December 2020
objective
The objective of this research, prototype, and user test is to the components of the ACCESSorize application. Paper prototyping allowed for changes to be made along the way and for initial ideas to be conveyed. The user test refined the general aspects and features of the app to make it an essential tool. The goal of this app is to digitize the user’s closet, simplify the organization, and alleviate anxiety and stress while getting ready.
prototype
- The prototype was presented in paper form to the participants.
- They have explained the concept of the app and asked to interact with it while voicing their thoughts.
- The participants were then asked a series of questions based on their initial responses during the initial research.
feed
get dressed
looks
closet
me
sample
- The participants were initially chosen in the research phase of development with purposive sampling.
- All participants spend significant time on their smartphones and care about their appearances.
- This makes them ideal candidates for this sample.
observations
post-test user survey
- Logical Luna felt that she would not use the app out of necessity, though she liked the idea.
- The participants felt that the app would simplify the process of organizing their closet.
- The participants felt that uploading their closet would not deter them from using this app.
- Sour Sam had his reservation about the app but would use it
- The participants liked the app and found it useful.
- Sour Sam rated the app the lowest however he felt that it would be great if his feedback was integrated.
- Logical Luna thought this would not help her organizational skills but ease her curiosity and give her an app to browse on her phone
- Two participants liked the closet feature the most. This should be expanded on in the next prototyping phase
future recomendations
1.Make the basics of the app gender-neutral – color scheme and logo
2.Add a generator/ basic stylist to the closet section
3.Re-work the pages in the doc
- Get rid of the feed page and move the trends into looks
- Move the calendar into the closet page
- Create a shopping feature tab
- Change the new look button to the camera for easy closet additions
4.Add a feature to know the state of an item of clothing
- Dry cleaning, clean, dirty, alterations
5.Add monetization
6.Add a backend influencer stylist feature
- Recommend outfits per day/ event/ trip and per month/ year