Projects

What are IXD@Pratt students up to? Posts in this category showcase the great work our students do and highlight the many different tools, methods, and techniques students learn at Pratt.

Redesigning Transportation Alternatives Information Architecture and Increasing User Engagement and Usability

Transportation Alternatives (TA) is a non-profit organization based in New York City that works to change and improve NYC’s transportation priorities by encouraging and increasing non-polluting, quiet, city-friendly travel and decreasing automobile usage. The website serves as both an informational hub about the organization, as well as a means for supporting and donating to TA.  […]

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MTA Subway Station

Funding & Planning Accessibility for the MTA

By @derek-frisicchio, @shan-chang, @sfairoos, & @cathyjhu The MTA’s Current Status with Accessibility In the United States, there are over 70 light rail, rapid rail, commuter rail, monorail, and inclined-plane systems. According to the Federal Transit Authority’s (FTA) National Transit Database, 72% of all systems have accessible stations and the entire nation’s fleet is 88% accessible

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Restructuring Content: Improving Discoverability of Key Information for the TERRA Foundation for American Art

TERRA Foundation for American Art Study: Abstract The TERRA Foundation for American Art is non-profit organization aimed at supporting American exhibits, artists, and scholarship. Recently, the Terra Foundation reimagined their Mission, making it more inclusive, and they redesigned various pages to go a long with with this new vision. This project primarily focused on the

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Helping users find food pantries easily on the Staten Island Hunger Task Force mobile website

ROLE UX Research, Data Analysis, Presentation Editing TEAM Ariella Brown, Johna Shi, Samika Rastogi, Shubhangi Singh TIMELINE Sept 14, 2022 – Oct 12,2022 Overview Staten Island Hunger Task Force is a non-profit organization committed to resolving the issue of hunger on Staten Island by connecting food pantries to community members and government resources. Our goal

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Improving the Discoverability of Information About Pantries on the Staten Island Hunger Task Force Desktop Website Using Web Analytics Data

About the Case Study: This case study describes a real-world client project I worked on with three other classmates from INFO 645: Advanced Usability and UX Evaluation as part of my coursework at Pratt Institute. The client for this project was the Staten Island Hunger Task Force (SIHTF), and our goal was to use behavioral

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Improving Discoverability of Pratt Institute Libraries’ New Website with Concentration on Navigation Bar, Chat Widget and Library Hours Section

Project Summary Pratt Institute Libraries website supports the education mission of Pratt Institute by providing digital resources and assistance for the Pratt community. For evaluating the usability of the Pratt Institute Libraries website, we gathered as three Pratt Institute Information Faculty students. Our team included Priyanka, who is a Data Visualization and Analysis graduate student,

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Usability Evaluation for The Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park

About This usability evaluation was conducted by a team of 5 graduate students in a Usability Theory and Practice course at Pratt Institute during the Spring 2022 semester. Our client, the Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide stewardship over Crocheron & John Golden Park in

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Enhancing the Friends of Crocheron and John Golden Park Website – Evaluation Story

Project Summary The Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide stewardship over Crocheron & John Golden Park in Bayside, Queens. The organization coordinates volunteer events, recreational activities, park conservation, and educational opportunities to engage the community that uses the park. Our clients were interested in understanding

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Usability Evaluation Story: Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park

Website Client Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park is a NGO, founded by Jessica Burke and Christopher Petrizzo. The organization has a mission to promote the preservation and enjoyment of the park, and to raise funds for restoration and enhancement of the park. Team Members Eric YuErin MurphyGaurav PatilNikita BawaYang Cheng My Role Formulating

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