Considering the concept it is clear that there needed to be more consideration of how it would actually work. Even-though it is not the finished product there is still a backbone missing, if it was taken further there is still so much that needs to be done. These gaps lie in the research around protecting users when using the chat feature, since Co-Pilot will be open to teens, adults and the elderly. Signing up to use the platform would require official age verification, this is due to the exploitation that chat and video features could be used for. I also believe that clear examples of these features are missing from the mock website and presentation. There was a lot that we discussed that did not get translated into the finished concept, including more visual examples that would have brought it closer to life and making it more intriguing. We discussed all the experiences but did not provide many finished examples, many were brought forth with research but were not continued with into the later stages of development. This issue lay in the difficulties we faced in creating the website and lengthy process of the 3D modelling. This demonstrated that the length of tasks needed to be considered as well as just making sure the tasks were equally separated.
Even though our group got on very well there was still a lot of confusion and uncertainty when it came to creating our concept. Trying to organise the group and sort out a style and cohesion between our work proved difficult since there was a strong desire to do what was individually desired. This made way to visual imagery that did not have a common enough theme between it, thus missing out on Co-Pilot having a visual identity because of this mismatched nature. It is all well everyone getting along but it made me realise that authority was important in organising people and making sure tasks were done to plan. There needed to be a main figure within the group who kept track of each team and what they were producing, taking special care in ensuring that all the pieces fit together. This issue was certainly emphasised by the distance between us all, problems COVID has had for mental health and work ethic and our general inexperience in this form of work process.
Working with a group of new people on a completely new experience did require some acclimation. Getting used to the group was important since we did not know each other and understanding the way we all work was important, this was benefitted by how well we got on. This project informed me on how you create and present a concept rather than the usual creative outcomes we produce on other projects. This was beneficial for me though because not having a piece of art as the final outcome but instead a collaborative concept meant that I was able to understand the skills I have and how I am able to learn to apply this knowledge.