Prototype (Test - 1)

The prototype test session went rather well! People were excited about hopping into the fountain and getting their picture taken. Unfortunately there were very strong winds so we couldn't really hide our identity from the public, as one of us had to keep running back to our installation to make our pictorial "sign" stand upright. But it was a plus in one way. The visitors could give us feedback. This post-mortem is thus divided into two sections:

A. Technical Issues
1. Pictorial sign board should be sturdy, to withstand strong winds/extreme weather conditions
2. Image size on the board should be much larger, to be seen from distance and in twilight.
3. Some image should also warn people against the slimy fountain floor, and to tread safely.

B. Observations/ Feedback
1. People who tried the shoes did not necessarily leave them back on their stand.
2. People liked it for various reasons:
- It defies park authority, so was a radical thing to do.
- It was fun!
- It was something different. You know, after all it New York!
3. People were curious but wont try the boots in cold/dark weather.
4. People could not try boots if their own boots prevented them from wearing them.
5. Installation should be set-up when no one's around. The first crowds were hesitant to try as they thought we were setting it up in exchange for cash