The Business Scenario The Current Situation John is a merchant and currently has a small shop in Emerald Victoria called (Kids-Heaven). Local customers come to his shop and buy directly from the shop. Five years ago John decided to go online, he designed and developed an online website for his store, his sale increased, because customers from all over Australia could access his online website and

purchase from his store. John understands the potential of Mobile technologies and applications as it can bring to his online business lots of opportunities. So he decided that the time has come for him to go

Mobile, as he thought that this will expand his market place even further thus increasing profit as he can reach customers anywhere and at any time via their mobile devices such as their smart mobile phones. John is planning to sell the same products (toys) but via a 2 mobile application which users can download from his website, and at the same time he

wants to keep his online store up and running. John's Requirements for the Mobile Business App:

• John wants to upload pictures for each product, enter the information such as the name of the product, product code, price, quantity, etc. to help customers find the specific toy they are looking for. • Customers can download the app and view the product on display on their mobile device regardless of the brand of the device (iOS, Android etc...)

• A customer can select or search for a product to buy and then check out the features of the product. • A customer should be able to read reviews of the selected product.

• A customer should be able to check out and view the items he or she has selected. • A customer should always feel connected to John's business • A customer should be able to contact John directly to inquire etc..

• Easy and simple to navigate mobile interface. QUESTIONS: (Discussion type questions, Short answers won't be accepted) 1. As a mobile app designer and developer, what are the first steps you would take to

assist John in his project? Discuss in details. 2. According to John's requirements, would you recommend John to go for a Native app Hybrid or Mobile web app? Discuss in details, with a focus on why you have selected this particular app type?

3. Sketch/draw all templates reflecting your design for (Kids-Heaven) Mobile App your templates should be designed to reflect Johns requirements.