https://cmgigliotti.com/about daily 0.75 2025-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/1634421089031-54C5DQOEJDUBIWP19DQ0/UCLA.png About Hi, I’m Max! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/1633326114989-3X3LYDQCZ8F4XJB9KUG9/Maya.png About - Thank you for stopping by! You can learn more about my work and professional experience by clicking on the links below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/5106d1d5-5cf5-4f22-8d53-2c805defad3d/IMG_2721.JPG About - In my free time, I love to be in the mountains hiking or snowboarding (depending on the season). https://cmgigliotti.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-01-23 https://cmgigliotti.com/home daily 1.0 2022-01-23 https://cmgigliotti.com/my-work daily 0.75 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/1634281881877-C0JPDRK7DAZZVWIQZJ3T/ZioPulse+Logo.png My Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/1638404621742-EA3G009IAWMUKKAIGI3Z/Tempo+Logo.png My Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/1643909661069-6J389T9V4AYOAKZXZE6U/NHC+ZP.png My Work https://cmgigliotti.com/tempo-music-sharing-app daily 0.75 2022-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/1198d9d0-6d70-43b5-8701-192d22dab2b5/Tempo+Final+Product.png Tempo Music Sharing App https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/1634280470548-R3EPH73363BJLV26JOGY/Case+Study+Embedded+Photos+%282%29.png Tempo Music Sharing App - Research Summary For this project, I performed secondary research by studying DJ forums and Discord groups to learn more about the needs of the app’s user. It was clear getting feedback was often a hassle. I also completed a competitive audit to understand the limitations of current music-sharing apps, such as Spotify and Soundcloud, to determine how Tempo would set itself apart. To build on my secondary research and uncover additional user pain-points, I conducted several 1:1 interviews with DJs and Cover Bands who work with clients regularly to build playlists and music lists for events. In these interviews, I uncovered pain points by following the “5 Why” method. This provided a crucial understanding of the troubles many musicians run into when simultaneously preparing for events all with different clients and deadlines. After developing a functional High-Fidelity Prototype, I performed several Usability Tests that uncovered a need to change the the Hamburger Menu design, as well as prompted the decision to add a “Carousel” type scroll to the top icon on my homepage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/0ca16420-4bc2-4b3c-a9ce-e1c69520711e/DaryltheDJ.png Tempo Music Sharing App - Daryl the DJ Problem Statement Daryl is an event DJ who needs to be able to share playlists, gather feedback from clients, and make any proposed edits all in one app quickly and easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/902148e5-ca48-4651-8a6d-44534168ef90/User+Journey+Map+%28Tempo%29.png Tempo Music Sharing App https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/e50017d3-5984-42b4-a8b0-2882401de9f8/Final+Homepage+Wireframe.png Tempo Music Sharing App - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/d5014aed-62b9-4705-8311-3ca718c0af3f/Homepage+Wireframe+1.jpeg Tempo Music Sharing App https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/4c208bd7-0d99-4874-82d7-f9f84cf6173a/Homepage+Wireframe+2.jpeg Tempo Music Sharing App https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/8c775827-9d82-421d-b5e8-924fe9a17b69/Tempo+Wireframe.png Tempo Music Sharing App https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/b48f59ef-d59b-4315-8252-f2317722b08d/Low+Fid+Proto+-+Adding+a+Collab.png Tempo Music Sharing App - Make it stand out Low Fidelity Prototype - Adding Notes to a Playlist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/87dd23f2-204a-4028-8e79-0e9000f62c85/Low+Fidelity+Prototype+-+Sending+a+Note.png Tempo Music Sharing App - Make it stand out Low Fidelity Prototype - Sharing a Comment with a Collaborator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/521fbb61-0f2e-4072-a957-8312a68915ce/Tempo+User+Flows+%281%29+copy.png Tempo Music Sharing App https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/7b0ce4f0-773d-4746-a800-f04073768e11/High+Fidelity+Prototype.png Tempo Music Sharing App - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/1634280286292-9SCRZTW8YK45D3FFZVY1/Case+Study+Embedded+Photos+%281%29.png Tempo Music Sharing App - Takeaways What I Learned Starting a project from scratch can be hard, and sometimes intimidating. As this was my first time ideating, designing, and prototyping on my own, I learned I needed to rely heavily on user research in order to create a usable and enjoyable final product. I leveraged online communities and friend networks, asking “5 Whys” whenever possible. This provided me a solid understanding of user pain points, and set me up for success when ideating solutions. Potential Next Steps As I continue to develop this project, I am looking to build upon the currently inactive features, such as the “Schedule”, “Portfolio”, and “Friends List”. The “Schedule” would allow users to track upcoming performances and provide availability to potential clients direct from the app. The “Portfolio” would consist of all past collaborations featuring reviews and recommendations from clients. Lastly, I would love to develop a “Friends List” to allow the user to see the activity and availability of other musicians to plan potential collabs, concerts or events. https://cmgigliotti.com/certifications daily 0.75 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/bc9cbc65-3e46-4d11-a30f-c416c85d9834/Course+3+Cert.png Certifications - I Learned How To: Build a goal statement Outline a user flow Create big picture and close-up storyboards, and understand when to use each type Explain the difference between low-fidelity and high-fidelity design Describe the purpose of wireframing in the design process Apply the basics of drawing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/d9eccf15-5d0c-48a0-babf-11c3002279f2/Course+1+Cert.png Certifications - I Learned How To: Identify and compare disciplines within UX Identify the factors that contribute to great user experience design Review common job responsibilities of entry-level UX designers Review teams that UX designers often work with Explain how UX design jobs are influenced by company size and industry Explore job opportunities available upon completion of this program Define the field of UX and explain its importance for consumers and businesses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/117bbca8-5904-497f-b8f1-a0cb497aface/Course+4+Cert.png Certifications - I Learned How To: Explain why and how to include data privacy in user research Build a script for a UX research study Determine participants for a UX research study Define Key Performance Indicators for a UX research study Describe how research questions inform research methods Plan a UX research study Define the steps in the UX research process Identify examples of common UX research studies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/5a712173-55e9-4d0f-be8c-cba92191e6f1/Course+5+Cert.png Certifications - I Learned How To: Define the role and purpose of a mockup Create a mockup in Figma Apply foundational elements of visual design to mockups, including typography, color, and iconography Use grids and containment elements in mockup layouts Demonstrate the benefits of using negative space to improve mockups https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615a27a59774113e91f9fb94/a3f15954-7481-4142-b0a6-a37eb997a621/Course+2+Cert.png Certifications - I Learned How To: Describe the role of UX research in the design process List common research methods in UX design Explain research methods to use during the product development life cycle Identify and account for biases in UX research