Creating The App

It was really fun putting the app together, and it was really easy as we had created our wire frames previously, and had made them really detailed so we knew exactly where everything was going.

Firstly we set our pixels to the correct size to ensure a good quality outcome.

 We then set out our 9 pages on Illustrator and downloaded our GUI.

 We then started to follow our wireframes that we had previously drawn step by step and add in elements of our app.

 When we had created a page of the app on a larger scale we would copy it and then make it smaller and fit in into the iPhone GUI we had downloaded.

 This is our loading page which is made up of the STA Travel logo and a globe. The globe in the centre of the page will spin whilst the app is loading to give the user something to look at whilst waiting. We have encorporated the iPhone waiting wheel so that the user knows what is happening.

 The user will then be taken to the log in page where they will be asked to enter their details. This is for security purposes as important details such as their flight information and passport will be stored on the app. The user will have three attempts to log in before being blocked. There is also an option to register for those who havent before they travel.

 Once they have logged in the user will be taken to the menu page where they can decide where they would like to go next. At the bottom of the app is a navigation tab that will feature on all pages so that the user can return to 'Home' which will take them back to this menu page 'Search' where they can search for something specific on the app, 'Chat' where they can chat through Instagram to other travellers and friends and 'More' which would feature games to keep them occupied whilst waiting to board the plane.

 If the user clicked on 'My Stuff' this is the page that would come up. This is where all of their important and personal details are stored, such as their passport, flight information, important phone numbers and hotel information. Clicking on each tab will provide this information.

 If the user was to click on 'Instagram' it would take them to their Instagram via the app. Here they can click on their profile, connect with other Instagram users, view their photos, and create their own scrapbook of images from certain places using geo tagging.

 If the user clicked on 'Destinations' a globe would come up which they can spin in order to search different destinations around the world, we feel this adds an interactive element to our app. If the user does not want to search destinations in this way, they can also use the search bar across the top.

 If the user were to click on 'Connect' on the Instagram section of the app this is the page they would be taken to. This page allows the user to search for their Instagram friends/followers and view their pictures. They can search by specific user in the search bar at the top, or scroll through their profile pictures at the bottom. Alternatively they can click on the tags on the globe to see where in the world their friends have taken pictures.

 If the user was to click on 'Scrapbook' on the Instagram page they could create their own scrapbook of images and tag them to a certain location in the world. This allows our users to create albums of holiday pictures and never forget where they were taken or what they were doing at the time, creating lasting memories. We feel this adds a personal touch to our app and what will make it that little bit more special. The user can also customise their photos using the tab along the bottom which allows them to; add text, enhance the colour, add accessories such as drawing pins, safety clips and sticky tape, and also cut images out. We hope this brings the user hours of fun.