DESIGN RESEARCH DISSERTATION - FINAL COMPILATION - Task 1 - Task 4

 25 / 09 / 2025 - 01 / 01 / 2026

Lai Weng Yan (0385170)

Design Research Dissertation | Bachelors of Design (Honour) in Creative Media | Taylor's University

Task 1 - Task 4

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CONTENT

Task 1 - Draft Dissertation
Task 2 - Finalised Dissertation
Task 3 - Flipbook
Task 4 - Final Assessment - Research for Article Publication

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INSTRUCTIONS

Task 1 - Draft Dissertation

Task 2 - Finalised Dissertation

Turnin report

Task 3 - Flip Book

Moodboard

Layout Reference

Font

Final Visual 

HTML 5 Flip book

Task 4 -  Final Assessment - Research for Article Publication

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FEEDBACK

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REFLECTION

Experience

This research topic was particularly challenging due to the limited number of existing studies and academic articles especially that are focusing on the usability of the voice and visual interfaces among older adults. In addition, finding and recruiting participants aged 60 and above required extra time while effort as access to this age group can be difficult. As this was my first experience conducting a complete research study from start to finish the process was demanding and overwhelming. However, it was also highly valuable as it helped me develop a deeper understanding of user research methodologies, participant recruitment and the real-world constraints that researchers often face. Overall, the experience strengthened my problem-solving skills and gave me greater confidence in managing research projects in the future.

Observation

Through this project, I became more aware of the careless mistakes I have made such as spelling errors, formatting issues and broken links. While these mistakes were minor, they affected the overall clarity and professionalism of the work. This experience helped me realize how important to pay attention in detail is especially in research, documentation, and presentation. It also showed me that good ideas can lose impact if they are not communicated clearly and accurately. As a result, I learned the importance of slowing down, reviewing my work carefully, and developing consistent checking habits. Moving forward, I plan to allocate more time for proofreading and quality checks to ensure that my future projects are more polished, accurate, and professional.

Findings

The findings of this study show that older adults are actively using smartphones in their daily lives particularly for communication and entertainment. All participants used their mobile phones daily and were familiar with common visual applications such as messaging and media platforms. While visual interfaces were used by all participants, most had also begun adopting voice assistants to support specific tasks, such as making calls and searching for information. These results suggest that when digital interfaces are designed to be familiar, accessible and easy to use, older adults are capable and willing to engage with both visual and voice-based technologies.