Vending Machine Design

Vending Machine DesignBy

Hung LacTamara CorbettKeith Johnson

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• The vending machine was found at North Ave apartment. • It is located in a narrow hallway leading towards the study lounge and

laundry room.

The Space

Interaction• It was not confusing/bad to use.• The only problem I encountered was that the price did not match up. The

machine says “$3.50” when I swipe my Buzzcard, but the drink actually costs only “$1.50”

Researching and Observation

Observation• I saw two people interacting with the machine. They both

came from the study lounge. They seem to have no problem with operating the machine and receiving their drink.

Procedure• Walking up the machine• Looking inside and making choice• Getting money out for the choice that you make• Putting in the money• Putting in the combination for the choice you make• Waiting for the machine to get your choice• Take your choice from the machine

Possibility for errors• Confusing combination for the item• Mismatched prices for the item• Machine not giving the item after money was received• Machine not giving back money after refusing to give away

the item• Machine not taking any form of money (cash, credit, debit)

Alternatives to using the machine• Go to store and buy your own drinks• Give up on soda• Make your own drinks

Space and flow of people

Story 1

Story 2

Story Boards

PrototypeFront Side

Digital Layouts

Final Presentation

• Presenting the features of the final design• Including animated interaction• Explaining how the design related to the

context

Touch Screen• Can slide up and down• Interactive

Sliding ability indication

Sliding Payment Panel

Adjustable Drink Holder

Display all the products

Payment Panel

Refilling

Color Scheme and Font