Happy hour app

Thoughts on elements needed for Happy Hour app:

Device :            iPhone 4

Screen specs:

Portrait:            640 x 960 pixels

Landscape:            960 x 640 pixels

Device orientation: vertical primarily but can be used horizontaly

App software type: iOS app            iOS SDK to run natively on iPhone4

What is the primary task?

·      Help users locate nearby happy hours as well as specials offered.

What page elements need to exist to perform this task?

Main page

·      Local map that shows locations of nearby happy hours

·      Locations shown by drink icon

·      Rating system on rollover

Selected Location page

·      Bar/pub info:

o   name

o   location

o   hours

·      Deals: separated into food and drinks

·      How to get there:

o   Directions (nav style?)

o   Distance- estimated walking time

·      Community feedback

o   Comments

o   Ratings

o   Enter feedback

What elements need to be highlighted in order for the user to be able perform the main task easily and efficiently?

Main element is the map that is generated from user location data and database of happy hours. The rollover effect will give the user a snapshot of feedback and the best deal from the bar.

What are secondary tasks that can be performed with the app?

The secondary tasks are aiding the user decide on which of the nearby locations would their best option, based on happy hour times, the deals available, and user feedback ratings. After deciding on where to go the user will get help in navigating to the location. Finally the user may leave feedback to help other users in their happy hour decisions.