Synthesis
Findings
From our observations and interviews with dog owners, we learned what they want and what they really care about.
- It is all about the dogs.
- Dog owners are knowledgeable and share information with each other.
- Dog owners desire more information about the local environment.
- Dog owners have a few basic needs that are not being met by the dog park.
Information Need
From our user research findings, we found the type of information they want to have.
- health info
- activities to do with dogs
- general park info
- local health info
- etiquette
- frequency & usage info
Values
The following is the core values of dog owners that we found from the user research:
- My dog’s physical and mental health is important to me.
- I value the park as a resource.
- I like talking to other dog lovers.
- I want to be a good dog owner.