This application allows you to make age conversions between the planets. Simply enter your age and select the planet you are on and it will then display your age on all 8 planets(sorry Pluto, you're not a real planet). The top of the application includes an input text field that will accept up to 9 numbers as an age input. Any change to this field will automatically update the rest of the text displays. There is a dropdown menu at the top as well, to select the planet you would like to compare your age against. When this field is changed the data in the rest of the display is also updated. Below these two inputs is a table with a row for each planet. In each row is the the image of the planet, the name of the planet, and the age conversion based off of the top two fields(in years). The application also has the ability to reorient if phone is turned sideways.
Below are some screenshots of the application.
Design Discussion
In my design I tried to go for a darker, space-like feel. The background is black with white text to help set the mood. I settled on a single screen for the application so it would be easier for the user to navigate. I made the input fields at the top of the application automatically update the rest of the displayed information, so the user of the application is not burdened with a button. I attempted to create the optimal HCI with this application by keeping it simple without limiting the functionality of the application.
Below is a video of what I have come up with.
Attached below is a zip file containing the code for my application.
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