This project aimed to deconstruct the very complex supreme court decision, Obergefell v. Hodges. By breaking down the information presented in several pipeline court cases, as well as the existing legal precedent, dissenting opinions, and state-level legislation, I was able to design a reading experience aimed at explaining a complex legal decision to the regular people whose lives it affects. I constructed logic charts, built UX wireframes, conducted low-fidelity user testing, and designed a fully-functional UX prototype.
A final logic flow mapping the different pieces that make up the entire decision
Obergefell v. Hodges is a landmark civil rights case that decided that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. In addition it decided that all states must recognize any such marriage that was legally licensed and performed in another state.
This app was designed to guide users through the Supreme Court Ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges, providing historical context, a simple analysis of how the court defends its opinion, and an introduction to state-level battles regarding marriage equality. Key strategies include gradually introducing new information, and always presenting the user with the logic structure of the original text. Ultimately, it is an interactive outline, allowing the user to chose their path without losing their way.
Original sketches and wireframe tests
Low-fi paper prototypes used in early stage user testing
Through both low-fi paper prototypes, and early functioning wireframes, I was able to refine the structure of the app so that the many facets of the decision were clear to a wide group of potential users.
