Group Project Milestone 1: User Research, Proposal, DB, logos and frontpages

User Research

Interviewees (10):

1. How do you typically keep track of your clothes and outfits?

Richard Zhang: "I don’t really keep track—I just remember what I wear often."
Grace Farley: "I try to mentally organize by category, like casual versus formal clothes."
Rhea Song: "I usually forget until I open my closet and see what’s there."
Kevin Hoang: "I use my phone's camera and take pictures of outfits I like."
Iris Qian: "I keep track of season—winter clothes in one area, summer in another."
Erica Li: "I hang everything up, but I don’t have a system to track outfits."
Levi Bar-Cohen: "I mostly rely on what’s clean and at the top of the laundry pile."
Sophie Shen: "I have a rough idea, but sometimes I forget what I own."
Ivan Tran: "I plan outfits for special events but don’t track daily wear."
Rebecca Aviles: "I use an app to try and log new items, but I forget to keep it updated."

2. Can you describe any challenges you face when deciding what to wear for different occasions?

Richard Zhang: "I don’t always know what’s appropriate for semi-formal events, so I stress about picking the wrong thing."
Grace Farley: "I overthink it and sometimes feel like I don’t have the right options."
Rhea Song: "I always forget what I’ve worn recently and worry about repeating outfits."
Kevin Hoang: "I find it hard to put together complete outfits, especially for formal occasions."
Iris Qian: "I get stuck between wanting to dress comfortably and looking nice."
Erica Li: "When I have to pick something for an interview, I’m never sure if it looks professional enough."
Levi Bar-Cohen: "I have a hard time mixing and matching clothes for different looks."
Sophie Shen: "It’s hard to remember which clothes are in the laundry or not clean."
Ivan Tran: "I struggle with finding something that works for both day and evening events."
Rebecca Aviles: "I don’t always know how to transition from casual wear to something more formal."

3. What, if anything, would make it easier for you to manage your wardrobe?

Richard Zhang: "A visual guide to my clothes would help remind me of what I have."
Grace Farley: "A way to categorize clothes by occasion so I could filter outfits would be useful."
Rhea Song: "If I could see outfits I’ve worn in the past and mix them up, that would help."
Kevin Hoang: "Better organization in my closet—right now everything is just squished together."
Iris Qian: "Some sort of checklist or app that tracks what I’ve worn recently."
Erica Li: "A way to quickly see what goes well together would be nice."
Levi Bar-Cohen: "Honestly, just more closet space or better storage options."
Sophie Shen: "If my wardrobe could be categorized and searchable, it would save me time."
Ivan Tran: "A reminder system for clothes I haven’t worn in a while would be helpful."
Rebecca Aviles: "A simple tool to keep track of what I own and what’s in season."

4. How do you feel about the idea of using a digital tool to organize and categorize your clothing?

Richard Zhang: "I think it’s a cool idea if it’s easy to use and doesn’t take a lot of time."
Grace Farley: "It sounds interesting, but I’m not sure if I would actually use it regularly."
Rhea Song: "I’d try it, but it would have to be super intuitive, or I’d forget to update it."
Kevin Hoang: "I like the idea, especially if it helps me plan outfits ahead of time."
Iris Qian: "It seems useful, but I’m not sure I’d take the time to enter all my clothes."
Erica Li: "If it helps me save time in the morning, I’d definitely give it a try."
Levi Bar-Cohen: "I think I’d only use it for special occasions, like figuring out what to wear for a big event."
Sophie Shen: "I’d try it, but it would need to have an easy way to add new clothes quickly."
Ivan Tran: "It sounds great if it could help me keep track of outfit combinations."
Rebecca Aviles: "I’d love something like that if it could also give suggestions based on the weather or occasion."

5. What kinds of tools or methods do you currently use, if any, to keep your wardrobe organized?

Richard Zhang: "I just fold and hang clothes—nothing fancy."
Grace Farley: "I try to organize by type, like pants, shirts, and jackets, but it’s not consistent."
Rhea Song: "I keep everything in drawers or on hangers, but I don’t use any specific tools."
Kevin Hoang: "I don’t use anything formal; I just keep similar items together."
Iris Qian: "I have a clothing rack for my favorites, but most things are just in the closet."
Erica Li: "I separate my clothes into casual and professional sections in the closet."
Levi Bar-Cohen: "I don’t really have an organization system. I just throw things in the closet."
Sophie Shen: "I try to keep my closet sorted by color and season, but it doesn’t last long."
Ivan Tran: "I use storage bins for off-season clothes, but that’s about it."
Rebecca Aviles: "I use some basic organizers from IKEA, but nothing high-tech."

6. How important is it for you to quickly find the right outfit for events or day-to-day activities?

Richard Zhang: "It’s really important, especially when I’m in a rush."
Grace Farley: "It’s pretty important because I don’t like wasting time deciding what to wear."
Rhea Song: "It’s important, but I usually plan last minute, so I struggle."
Kevin Hoang: "I think it’s important, but I usually just throw something on."
Iris Qian: "It’s really important when I have class or an event I can’t be late for."
Erica Li: "It’s important when I need to look put together, but not so much on lazy days."
Levi Bar-Cohen: "Not super important, but it’s nice when I don’t have to dig through everything."
Sophie Shen: "It’s important because I don’t have time in the mornings to think about it."
Ivan Tran: "It’s pretty important, especially if I have multiple events in one day."
Rebecca Aviles: "It’s important for special occasions, but I don’t mind if it takes longer for casual days."

7. What would you look for in a solution designed to help you manage your wardrobe more efficiently?

Richard Zhang: "Something simple and easy to use—no complicated steps."
Grace Farley: "I’d want it to suggest outfits based on what I’ve worn recently."
Rhea Song: "It should be quick to add new items, otherwise I wouldn’t keep it updated."
Kevin Hoang: "I’d like it to show me combinations I haven’t tried before."
Iris Qian: "It would need to be visual, so I can see all my clothes at once."
Erica Li: "I’d look for it to categorize things by occasion or season."
Levi Bar-Cohen: "Something that could plan outfits ahead of time for specific events."
Sophie Shen: "It would have to be able to track my favorite outfits and when I wore them."
Ivan Tran: "I’d want it to help me mix and match clothes better."
Rebecca Aviles: "It should be easy to use and give suggestions based on the weather or event."

8. How do you see yourself managing your wardrobe as it grows or changes over time?

Richard Zhang: "I’ll probably need more space, or I’ll have to start decluttering."
Grace Farley: "I want to keep it simple, maybe transition to a capsule wardrobe."
Rhea Song: "I’ll probably need to get rid of old stuff regularly to keep it under control."
Kevin Hoang: "I’d like to organize by season more effectively as my wardrobe grows."
Iris Qian: "I might need more storage options, like bins or racks, as I get more clothes."
Erica Li: "I’d try to be more mindful of what I buy so it doesn’t get out of hand."
Levi Bar-Cohen: "I’d want to track what I wear and donate things I don’t use.”
Sophie Shen: “I see myself keeping a digital record of my clothes to avoid duplicates.”
Ivan Tran: I’ll need to regularly go through my wardrobe and donate what I don’t use.”
Rebecca Aviles: “I might need to invest in better storage solutions as I get more clothes”

Proposal: The Lookbook

Mission:

The mission of the Lookbook is to help users organize, categorize, and streamline their wardrobe by providing a digital solution where they can log and track their clothing items based on various attributes, such as item type, color, size, and occasion. This site will empower users to make better outfit choices, avoid wardrobe clutter, and improve their overall fashion management experience.

The scope of the site includes the ability to create user accounts, add and organize wardrobe items, filter and search through clothing items, and view outfit combinations. The site also supports image uploads, allowing users to visually catalog their clothes. Additionally, it will provide an administrative interface for backend management of the data and an interactive platform for users to engage with their wardrobe efficiently.

Audience:

1. Primary Audience:
- Fashion Enthusiasts (Age 20-35, tech-savvy, style-conscious)
- These users enjoy organizing their wardrobe and making intentional choices about their outfits. They are eager to document, organize, and explore different looks based on what they own. These users value customization and efficiency, making them the primary target for the site. They also love shopping and want to see all of their clothes in one site, which will give them the ability to see what they have and do not have.

2. Secondary Audience 1:
- Working Professionals (Age 25-45, busy, needs organized wardrobe)
- This group consists of individuals who need to dress for different occasions (e.g., work, formal events, casual settings) but have little time to maintain their wardrobe manually. The site allows them to keep their wardrobe organized and quickly find appropriate attire for work, meetings, or social events.

3. Secondary Audience 2:
- Minimalists (Age 18-40, focus on having a smaller but functional wardrobe)
- This group aims to declutter their lives and focus on owning fewer, high-quality items. They want an organized system to ensure every item in their wardrobe serves a purpose. The site will help them assess what they wear regularly and remove unnecessary items from their collection.

Features:

The site will include the following features:
1. Search Interface:
- Users can search for clothing items based on attributes like color, size, item type, and occasion.

2. User Accounts:
- Each user will have a personal account where they can manage their wardrobe. They can upload images, log details about their clothing, and track when items were last worn.

3. Interactive Filters:
- Users can filter their wardrobe by color, size, item type, or occasion to easily find outfits or clothing that fits their needs.

4. Outfit Combinations:
- The site will allow users to create outfit combinations by linking items together and saving them for future reference (e.g., "work look", "casual look"). There can also be an AI feature with outfit combinations, based on type of clothing, like “formal” and the combination of different items like shirts, pants and shoes.

5. Consumer-Entered Content:
- Users can add descriptions, notes, and tags to each item in their wardrobe (e.g., special occasions they wore it to or styling tips).

6. Image Uploads:
- Users will be able to upload images of their clothing items, creating a visual representation of their wardrobe.

Data to Import:

1. Clothing Categories & Styles:
- Data about various types of clothing and fashion categories (e.g., formal, casual, professional, streetwear). This data could be imported from existing fashion databases or style guides to give users a pre-populated list of options when they add their wardrobe items.

2. Occasion-based Data:
- Predefined occasions like formal events, business meetings, casual outings, etc., could be imported from public data sources to assist users in tagging their clothes for specific events.

3. Color Palette Data:
- A standardized set of colors (such as from the Pantone Color Institute) that users can select from when tagging their clothes.

Team Roles

Project Manager: Maya, Deniz

Lead Designer: Denise (UI/UX)

HTML and CSS Production: Eason, Giovanni

PHP Coder: Deniz

Database Administrator: TBA

Field Researcher: Maya, Denise

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