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Zanthus, a research and consulting firm, was tasked to provide a study for Microsoft which required participants to gain a full understanding of Windows Media Center that shipped with their new operating systems, the Home Premium and Ultimate editions of Windows Vista. The challenge was to create a comprehensive demonstration that simulated the user-experience and functionality that was users could view in a web survey.

To support the project requirements we created a Flash demonstration that provided a realistic experience of the product by recreating key features and functionality that included visuals, animations and sounds, which are key in guiding users by providing cues through the product navigation. In addition to highlighting the product features and functionality it was important to also provide a general overview of how the product worked within the home environment. We incorporated video, audio and voice over to guide the user through the demonstration. Ultimately we created 3 demonstrations that were viewed throughout the survey and provided valuable data on user preferences to improve the product.