Did you achieve what you set out to?

I think that I achieved about 50% of my goals. My project is in progress and going forward I will try and be more proactive and keep up with all necessary tasks. My goals going forward will be to complete all research, written tasks and also to start to move forward with wireframes low mid and high into a final version. Speeding up this process but also being mindful and paying attention to details so that I will have time to refine everything to ensure maximum success.

Did the project deviate from the initial idea?

So far my my project is going in the direction I have expected. Some things to note that are significant is that my survey results helped define exactly the age range of my users. I also did not go into this process thinking I would implement a smart home element in the way I plan to incorporate it currently.

What challenges did you face? How did you overcome them?

Challenges with self doubt and worrying about my project and the direction I wanted to go in. Overcoming this mindset meant that I realised I should continue with a design path or ideology and; if I decide Im not happy with it I have time to change things until I am happy with it. Every failed attempt or trail and error is a learning experience

What are your next steps?

Next steps are to continue with research and move into all stages of wireframes.