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An Amazing App
That Does It All.

The best guide app to the Urban Sciences Building, home to Newcastle University’s world-leading School of Computing.

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A simple but powerful app, developed in Android Studio.

Our easy-to-use app allows any university student to navigate around the USB with ease, and with our Find A Route function you'll never get lost again!

Informative.

Our app aims to deliver a thorough tour of the USB (including the locations of facilities and lecturer's offices), as well as interesting architectural and scientific information about the building.

Intuitive.

The main menu is simple to use and understand, with a side menu that pops out for more information. The app also includes a button that could get quick access to different functions; placed at the bottom of every function page.

Smart.

We selected contrasting background colours that compliment Newcastle University's logo, but are also distinguishable for users with colour blindness and vision problems. All of our maps have been checked and cleared of any issues.

Video walkthrough of the USB

A Quick Guide On Room Finder

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The top half of the screen is for users to input the information for finding a route, and the lower half displays the floor plan.

Input Information

There are instructions on what to input within the text box, so Current Place is the current room that you are in, and it requires you to enter a room code (which you can find on the floor plans). Therefore Destination requires you to enter a room code of the room you want to find.

Preferred Access

Toggle between using stairs or lifts to get to your room, but only if the start and destination are on different floors.

Search

Finally you can now search for a room by pressing the Search button, or to clear the fields and start again, simply press the Clear button.

Loaded With Features You Would Love

Created for students by students

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Simple To Use

The main menu displays the main functions of the app; so no more browsing through endless links to find what's important. You can also open the side menu which will overlap the main menu.

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Excellent Navigation

With the Room Finder feature you will never get lost within the USB again! A quick easy-to-use feature that lets you find rooms and facilities anywhere in the USB.

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Our Location

Displays the location of the USB on Google Maps, and the different transportation means to get to it, as well as car parking facilities near the building.

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Building Information

Contains detailed information about the USB, with high quality images alongside it.

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Detailed Floor Plans

Colourful floor maps that show every corner of the USB - great for looking at the overall view of the USB and to find a bathroom when you're in a hurry! Also, each floor is of a different colour to avoid confusion.

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Free to download

The best part about our app is that it's free to use for all!

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