Application + Interface Design Design Interaction | Professor Jeremy Shellhorn | Fall 2012
PORTER is a mobile application that helps travelers document, navigate, and share their experiences with friends and family while they are abroad.
[ P O R T • E R 1] | p ô r t r | n . e
a person employed to carry luggage and other loads, esp. in a railroad station, airport, or hotel. » a person employed to carry supplies on a mountaineering expedition. » an attendant in a railroad sleeping car or parlor car. Doorman, doorkeeper, commissionaire, gatekeeper, carrier, baggage clerk, redcap.
[ P O R T 1] | p ô r t | n . 1. a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload, especially one where customs officers are stationed. 2. the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the left when one is facing forward the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the left when one is facing forward 3. an opening in the side of a ship for boarding or loading, considered a “gateway”.
LOG Journaling panel annotates daily activities while tracking your movements and locations throughout the day. Synopsizes all events in list form for easy recall. An integrated photostream syncs with Instagram and other social networks to provide an easy way to share photos with friends and loved ones.
STEER Comprehensive pre-loaded maps provide alternate routes to desired locations. “Shortcut” and “off-roading” features give users the chance to explore infrequented areas for a unique view of traveling. Integrated reviews of restaurants, venues, and other attractions gives visitors an informed perspective on the area.
PORT Connecting to friends and family becomes even easier with a public stream sent directly to an online travel feed. Summaries of daily check-ins, photographs, meals, and more are easily accessed by anyone given access to your personal travel feed. Daily or weekly digest e-mails are also generated.
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Meals & Recipes
Keegan favorited your album Tje Vous Aimerai Toujours
Bucket Lists
Lori was at the Walkarusa Music Festival in Ozark, Arkansas Bal谩zs was at Piny贸 Klub in Budapest, Hungary Ragnhild was at Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen Airport in Oslo, Norway Jon completed a list item: Visit the Philly Pizza Museum
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Visiting the Louvre today! Can’t wait to see the Mona Lisa in person
RECENT ACTIVIT Y Nancy checked-in at the Tour Eiffel Parc du Champ de Mars in Paris, France
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Nancy added 3 photos to the album Tje Vous Aimerai Toujours
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Nancy checked-in at Hostel des Bernardins in Paris, France 3 DAYS Nancy completed a task item: Ordering Dinner in French Nancy wrote a new journal post: France for the Weekend
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PORTER WILL C HANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE, WORK, AND TRAVEL.
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JOURNAL LINGUINI WITH PESTO
MIXED GREENS & FETA
Rome, Italy
Ibiza, Italy
FRENCH ONION SOUP
MAPLE HOT CAKES
Brighton, England
Burlington, Vermont
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MIXED GREENS & FETA
Rome, Italy
Ibiza, Italy
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Brighton, England
Burlington, Vermont
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GERMANY TR IP 2012 Order dinner in German Visit the Berlin Wall Barter prices down at the bazaar Try the local German bratwurst
OSAKA Japan
SHARE: FA C E B O O K
3/11/12
Today Paul and I went to the market and tried our best to haggle. We were too overwhelmed with the options and ended up eating at a restaurant.
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Location Information Reviews Travel History
RIVERSIDE COFFEE + REVIEWS
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1321 North Ridgeway | Columbia, MD Hours: 6am-9pm M-Th | 7am-12am F-Sun
RIVERSIDE COFFEE + REVIEWS
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1321 North Ridgeway | Columbia, MD Hours: 6am-9pm M-Th | 7am-12am F-Sun
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1321 North Ridgeway | Columbia, MD Hours: 6am-9pm M-Th | 7am-12am F-Sun MIC HELLE K.
3/16/2012
A Real Coffee Shop! Forget about Starbucks and
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Donna’s, if you want good coffee to start your engine in the morning, you can’t top Riverside. They roast coffee beans in the store to bring you the freshest
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coffee in the Baltimore area. Riverside also offers
1321 North Ridgeway | Columbia, MD Hours: 6am-9pm M-Th | 7am-12am F-Sun
breakfast sandwiches, muffins and pastries in a relaxed
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atmosphere. They have three locations in Howard County
3/16/2012
A Real Coffee Shop! Forget about Starbucks and Donna’s, if you want good coffee to start your engine in the morning, you can’t top Riverside. They roast coffee beans in the store to bring you the freshest coffee in the Baltimore area. Riverside also offers breakfast sandwiches, muffins and pastries in a relaxed atmosphere. They have three locations in Howard County.
10/2/2011
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Riverside Coffee not only has a large selection of coffees but is also a nice sandwich shop. The soup and sandwich is a good combo deal for lunch. I have ordered coffee beans as gifts for family members during the holidays as well.
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Riverside Coffee not only has a large selection of coffees but is also a nice sandwich shop. The soup and sandwich is a good combo deal for lunch. I have ordered coffee beans as gifts for family members during the holidays as well.
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PORTER ISN’ T YOUR APP. PORTER IS YOUR BEST FRIEND.
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List of Subscribers
Include Pin Location in Photos
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I’m a graphic designer with a passion for travel and exploring the foreign and unknown.
Nancy checked-in at the Tour Eiffel Parc du Champ Mars in Paris, France P H Ode TO Nancy added 3 photos to the album Tje Vous Aimerai Toujours
EDINBURG
BELFAST
Scotland
Ireland
Nancy checked-in at Hostel des Bernardins in Paris, France Nancy completed a task item: Ordering Dinner in French Nancy wrote a new journal post: France for the Weekend PARIS
BUDAPEST
France
Hungary