10 - Re-evaluation

We are very happy with our new design and it's fresh unique look and it's much easier to control than before.

However, we still have criticisms of our device:

1 - We thought the camera button would only fit in next to the right button. It's a bit annoying that this button only has a purpose in one application and makes the device less symmetrical. The button could also be pressed by mistake when a user wants to press the right button or vice versa. Whilst this wouldn't be a disaster (the camera button wouldn't actually do anything in any other mode than camera) it may become annoying - the user would think they've pressed the button but nothing happened.

2 - There is little space for the icons with the new, smaller design. Since the age range has been upped it is not so critical that they are large. Ideally they should be bigger or somehow more clear.

3 - The retracting string may be noticeable and pull whilst someone is trying to use the stylus. On top of this using a weak spring may mean that it is easy to break. One alternative is to have a retractable string that works like a pull down projector screen. You pull the pen out so that you have a length that you are happy with, you can then draw away without the string retracting. When you have finished you pull the string and it retracts. The difference between this and pull down projector screen is that you know how far you need your projector screen to be pulled down from when you start. Children may find it hard to grasp the idea of pulling the pen out to a suitable length before they start drawing.

4 - To remove the stylus from the device you need to press the nib side in and the rubber side pops out. We are not entirely happy with this as it wouldn't be immediately obvious to a child that this is what they need to do. We had considered having two gaps so that fingers can grab the pen but we decided against this to save space.