Adobe creative types
Unlike other personality tests I have done, I found this test fun and easy. The questions were quirky and made me actually think about how I would describe myself instead of how others look at me. The short videos in between question mad the questions seem less daunting and made me want to be truthful instead of hiding parts like other tests. It made me want to explore myself instead of thinking how I want people to see me. I loved how I could not tell what they were going to ask next. This made the questions take me off guard and made me laugh.
Using a decorate ink, script typeface for the word create instantly introduces a playful tone. This shows the user that they should not take the test too seriously. By using a sans serif typefaces for the secondary information they have stopped the page from looking too busy. This would have also make the text illegible. I like how this gives the design a contemporary and modern feel which will appeal to an older audience.
The typefaces for the title in constantly in motion, changing colours and pattern. This implies that the results are constantly changing throughout the test. It tells the reader that their are no preconceived ideas behind the results but they are solely based on their answers. It also holds a playful tone which makes the fell of the test consistent throughout the web pages. Using the same sans serif typeface for the secondary information also makes the design consistent.
The first question took me off guard because I was expecting a question loosely link to creativity. Instead it is focusing on how I make plans. This made me take a minute and think about my answer which made my answer more truthful.
I like how they have used dots at the bottom left side of the page. This tells me that I am on the 1st question of 15. By including this information they have made me feel informed even though I can not predict what question will come next. By using a sans serif typeface for the text they have linked the question pages to the title pages. By placing the text in the middle of the page they have also made the layout of the pages consistent. This makes me feel less lost because I can tell where I need to look for the information and question each time.
By using the same colours for the video as the blurred image used for the background of the question, they have introduced the idea that the video is influenced by your answer. This made me want to be more truthful with my answers because I wanted to see which videos they think represent me.
I like how they have included option to mute or skip the video. This makes it suitable for a larger audience because some may find the videos unimportant or uncomfortable to way. Furthermore, they have included a timer that tells you much longer the video will play. This makes you less likely to skip it because you know it only has so may seconds left.
The second question surprised me becuause it made me think about how I work which I did not expect since the first question made me think about how I plan. The abstract questions made it easier to think about my answers because it gave me prompts to discover how my brain works when thinking, planning and organising. It also made me realise that some of the methods I have used, such as the pomodoro technique, may not work for me instantly because I need to train my brain to work in a different way.
The background made me curious about what the video will be for this question because it uses a different colour palette than the first question.
I found this video satisfying to watch which was soothing. It made me feel more relaxed and looking forward to the rest of the test. I like how they have not kept to one single background colour because this makes the videos more engaging and the questions less tedious.
However, I found this video hard to watch because the visuals and sound made me feel uncomfortable. This made me curious about how they chose what videos to paly for the question. I am also curious about whether videos appeal to different people depending on how you think.
I found that some of the videos were easy to connect to the questions. For example the second video was connected to the statement 'Everything is connected', which I answered true. This tells me that the video is based on the answer to the question.
However, I could not find any connection between the questions and videos in these images. This made me confused because earlier in the test, I assumed that the videos were chosen by your answers since the background of the question was a blurred image of the video. However, as I went through the test I found these videos which I could not connect to the question. This made me think about whether the videos could be influenced by the overall image being built by the answers instead of being focused on a single question.
When I got my results I found that they are quite positive about what creative type you are. Instead of focusing on what you should do and what you are suited for like other personality tests, they have focused on why your may find parts of the creative process easier. This encourages you to look at the way you work more positively and stop comparing yourself to other people. It tells me that how I think does make how I work differently. This encourages me to adapt my creative process more adapted to me. IT also tells me what type of people I should collaborate with to bring my work to a new level and why. By including reasoning behind the things it tells me, I am more inclined to take action because I understand the results better.
I like how they have used a creative representation of a person because this gives the information page the creative tone used throughout the test. This makes the results feel less daunting and something to be celebrated
Using videos after every questions has placed the users focus on the process instead of the results. I like how this is linked to the creative process because we are told to stop focusing on the final outcome and enjoy the process. This shows that the Thought process and psychology behind the creative process is embedded in the test. It shows that the creative process can be enjoyed as much as I enjoyed the test as long as you give yourself time to explore the process.
Looking back, I like how they have used a while background for the opening pages because it shows that there is a blank canvas. This tells me that the results are based on only the answers and not any outside preconceptions.
I am interested in looking at how I could use abstract and fun questions like these to help identify how the user works. This will allow me to get a better understanding on what methods and resources will help the user manage their time more efficiently. I would also like to look explore methods of including the visuals into the test. I will also look at if the colour choices I use could also represent the results.
Adobe creative (n.d.). My Creative type. [Online]. Available from: https://mycreativetype.com/share/dreamer/. [Accessed 18 May 2023]
