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Behind the ScenesFrom idea to Delivery – the Archwilio App

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About the SpeakerSome previous roles..

Contracting

“From the beginning, I kept saying it's not the technology that's going to entertain audiences, it's the story.”John Lasseter – Chief Creative Officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios(and former Jungle Cruise Riverboat Captain)

http://www.worldfamousjunglecruise.com/johnlasseter.html

First MeetingHow the client found us

Early Discussions“You need a Responsive Website”

WorkshopsPutting the idea on paper

WorkshopsPutting the idea on paper

Mobile SignalVolume of Data (from server)Accuracy of dataGPS VolumeClarity of issuesUtilising the APITesting the APIAdding new sitesAndroid vs iOS

2 way communication with thePublic

Social Media

View a SiteProcess / wireframe

Add a SiteProcess / wireframe

AppProcess / wireframe

DevelopmentMain Challenges

• Using the mapping service

• Adding map overlays

• Consuming the api

• Uploading to the api

• Local Database Caching (of sites)

• Change of Lead Developer

TestingA long tail

Android is a fragmentedEcosystem:

- Versions- Handsets- Tablets

Double test cycle- wifi- data

Data testcycle resulted in aNumber of iterations to GPSAlgorithms

Test often, with client input

The team(Some) of the people behind the app

Steve SmithGo Studio – Aberystwyth

CEMAS Project Team

The Client Team Server Development

Extended Development

and testing Team

Soft LaunchTime to reflect and get the public’s view (before launch)

Release version 1 is actually version 7.6 of the app

ReviewsAs of 4th November 2013

ReviewsAs of 9th November 2013

(Client Data)

Release Version 1.1 (actual version 7.7)11th November 2013

• All sounds removed

• GPS service is completely stopped when exiting the app

• Special fix for Nexus 7 tablets

Have a good launchCardiff Museum (7th November 2013)

“From the beginning, I kept saying it's not the technology that's going to entertain audiences, it's the story.”John Lasseter – Chief Creative Officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios(and former Jungle Cruise Riverboat Captain)

Thank you!From idea to Delivery – the Archwilio App

www.cemas.mobi