Minor Project / Final Compilation

On the first week, We were given a briefing of the project we will be carrying out in the next 14 weeks. We were asked to form a group of 5-7 people with a maximum of 2-3 of the same specialization and choose a topic from given topic lists for the project.

We ended up with 5 members (3 UI/UX students, and 2 graphic design students), and the project we picked was:

Client's Project 5: 5G Remote Control of Robot Dog for Mosquito Control Pesticide Spray.

Fig 1.1 - Team members and chosen project

After forming our group, we met up with the client to understand the requirements and scope of our project. This initial meeting was very useful because it helped us clarify what we was our task and what the client expected from our project.

During the meeting, we also had the chance to see the robot dog and other robotic devices in person. This gave us a better understanding of the robodog itself, its design, and its functionalities, which helped us plan our design process more effectively.

Fig 1.2 - Client meeting and robodog

Once we understood our task, we got started on the project right away.

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Task 1: Empathy & Define

Contextual research

We began our project by carrying out contextual research on 5G Remote Control of Robot Dog for Mosquito Control Pesticide Spray. Below is the group's study on background research on this project, how can we use 5G remote controlled robot to do pest control, and 3 similar projects study.

Fig 1.3 - Contextual research

User Research: Interviews

After doing some research, we needed to interview potential users of the pest control robodog.

First we selected our target users (Primary User: Pest-control technicians and Secondary User: building management people), did some simple research on how to properly conduct interviews, and created interview questions to ask.

Fig 1.4 - Interview questions and data

Each team member was required to get 1 interview with one of the target users. I got an interview with a Pest-control technician veteran, and below is my interview documentation.

Interview transcript

Fig 1.5 - Interview transcript

Fig 1.6 - My interview documentation and findings

Together, our team collected 5 interviews, 2 pest-control technicians, and 3 building managers.

Fig 1.7 - All members interviews documented

Empathy Stuff

After getting all the interviews, we got together to make the affinity diagram, User empathy map, user persona, and user journey map.

Affinity Diagrams

Fig 1.8 - Affinity Diagrams

User Empathy Maps

Fig 1.9 - User Empathy Maps

User Personas

Fig 1.10 - User Personas

User Journey Maps

Fig 1.11 - User Journey Maps

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Task 2 - Define and Ideate

Insights

After the empathy stage, we extracted the insights we have gathered and compiled them here.

Fig 2.1 - Insights

Problem statements

After getting the insights, we identified the user, need, and insight and came up with 5 problem statements.

Fig 2.2 - Problem Statements

And made them into "How might we" statements.

"How might we" statements

Fig 2.3 - "How might we" statements

Crazy 8 ideas

In class, we practiced sketching 8 different crazy ideas to kick start the ideation process. I wasn't sure exactly what were we doing here, so I made 8 random robodog design sketches.

Fig 2.4 - Crazy 8 sketches

Ideation - task split

For ideation, since we have 2 task given to us from the client (design outer appearance of robodog, and design the robodog's remote control website UI), we decided to split the task into 2 subgroups to speed things up:

Robodog design to the 2 graphic design students in the team
Me and 2 other UI/UX student will focus on the website UI.

If help is required, members from other subgroup can come and help out.

Ideation - UI stuff (my subgroup)

Before we started on making the UI, we first did some research on the particular model of the robodog we are designing the UI for, studied existing controller layout, and gathered references.

Fig 2.5 - Website UI references

Then we made our first designs to showcase to the client

Fig 2.6 - First UI designs

Working on slides

Then for the next few days , we worked on the presentation slides to present our current progress to present to the client.

Fig 2.7 - Making presentation slides

Mid-Project Progress: Update to client (WEEK 9)

This week, we presented our progress to the client. This mid-project presentation update allowed us to showcase to the client what we have right now, and get feedback on the designs we had created so far.

We discussed what worked well and what needed improvement, and we received many suggestions that helped guide the next phase of our work. This check-in was important because it ensured that we were on the right track and that the final product would meet the client's expectations.

Fig 2.8 - Me and the team presenting

Received feedback: Making changes

After receiving feedback from the client and Ms Wong, we compiled those feedbacks into a list and started improving the design based on those feedbacks.

Fig 2.9 - Improving mobile website design

Also, in the presentation, the UI we showcased was only the mobile version of the website,1 of the feedback was to design the computer version of the website, so we got that done too.

Fig 2.10 - New! Pc website design

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Surprise event! Copywriting our UI design?

While designing the website UI, Ms Wong said that she and the client wanted to copyright our work. So yeah, we compiled our designs and got it copyrighted.

Remote Control UI Design Copyright Application

Fig 2.11 - Remote Control UI Design Copyright Application (PDF)

Copyright Certificate

Fig 2.12 - Website UI design Copyright Certificate

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Task 3 - Prototype and testing

Making Prototype

After getting the green light from Ms Wong on the UI design, we proceeded with prototyping the remote control website UI in figma.

Since the designs on the mobile and pc version of the website are quite similar, due to lack of time, we only made the prototype of the mobile version of the UI for testing purposes.

Fig 3.1 - Prototyping the mobile website UI

Making Test plan and getting testers

Once the prototype is finished, we made a test plan, and found a few people to test our prototype and collect feedbacks from them using google form.

Fig 3.2 - Test plan

Fig 3.3 - One of the testers testing the UI

Collection of data and analysis

Once the testing is complete, we compiled all the data (Included the interview conducted by the other subgroup), and placed them into the slides to showcase to the client

Fig 3.4 - Data collection and analysis

Fig 3.5 - 1 example of analyzed data on slide

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Final Client Presentation

In the final stage of the project, we wrapped up all production work, including the UI/UX design and the exterior design of the robot dog. We then presented the completed project to the client. During the presentation, we explained our design decisions, demonstrated the prototype, and shared a summary of the user testing results.

Fig 4.1 - final presentation to client

The client gave positive feedback and liked how the design balanced functionality, aesthetics, and usability. With that, the project was officially completed, wrapping up the whole design journey on a satisfying note.

Fig 4.2 - Big group photo

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Final work compilation

Group 17's Drive Link

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16ErMOcd16d2Mf05ASUcSkvq_S-qy3bM8?usp=drive_link

Group 17's Figjam File

Fig - Group 17 Figjam Board, Week 15 (30/11/25)

Final Presentation Slides

Fig - 5G Remote Control of Robot Dog for Mosquito Control Pesticide Spray_Group 17_Final Presentation, Week 15 (30/11/25)

Feedback

Week 1: -

Week 2: -

Week 3: -

Week 4: -

Week 5: -

Week 6:

Interviews, no students, you need to get interviews of your target audiences (Mosquito control people and building management).

Week 7: -

Week 8: -

Week 9:

Citations important!! (for problem statement, reference links too

Week 10: -

Week 11: -

Week 12:

The robodog design still looks a bit too fierce and terminator like, try to make it more friendly, because your robodog would be working in residential areas.

Week 13: -

Week 14:

The post-test survey data charts should be included in the slides for clearer presentation of results.

The robodog design appears overly cute, which may reduce its perceived professionalism for a pest control context.

The robodog design presented does not include a spray tool design on its back, which limits its functional clarity.

The red color theme of the website UI may cause confusion with warning or alert icons, making it harder for users to distinguish between system alerts and regular interface elements.

Reflections

This module was a very new and interesting learning experience for me. Throughout the project, I learned how to better empathise with our target users and translate their needs into meaningful and practical design solutions. Conducting research on robodog technology also allowed me to gain new technical insights that I was previously unfamiliar with.

Working with students from different specialisations and disciplines was a unique experience. Although the collaboration process was sometimes messy, it was overall enjoyable and rewarding. Through this teamwork, I gained valuable insights into working effectively within a group.

Taking on the role of team leader made me realise that leadership carries significant responsibility, as it requires managing both myself and other team members. This role also highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in time management and task delegation when coordinating across different roles. While the leadership role was challenging and at times stressful due to the workload and responsibilities, it helped me better understand my own limits, and I may consider taking on a different role in future modules.

My teammates were wonderful to work with, and tasks were generally assigned according to each member’s specialisation, allowing everyone to contribute their strengths. Their contributions played a key role in the success of this project. However, I reflected that we could have benefited from stepping outside our specialisations—for example, UI students exploring robodog design—to learn from one another and broaden our skill sets.

This class also helped me develop my presentation skills, especially in communicating our ideas clearly and confidently to the client. Designing the UI for the robodog remote control website was particularly enjoyable, and this project significantly improved my skills in using Figma.

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