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1. In class I worked with Brooke and Tori
2. We chose the website when2meet because none of us have ever heard of this sight and it sounded intriguing.

3. First we were confused because none of us knew what this site was even about. So, as a user who happens to come across this site, there are no indications as to what it is about / what you are doing. Most of the type is the same size, not too much differentiation, my eyes go to the calendar first. "New Event Name" is the biggest element on the screen, which seems like it shouldn't be the first thing you read. The entire screen is cut almost in half by this black screen on the bottom that is for ads. Some of the ads are so bright and colorful I want to look at the ad more than the actual information on the screen. Eventually on the very top - there is a bar with two tabs you can click. "About When2meet" gives you the information you need as to what the site is about.
It says:
"When2meet.com helps you find the best time for a group to meet.
When2meet is compact, so that events can be created and accessed quickly.
When2meet is a free service. Anyone can create and participate in availability surveys at no cost. Ads help to cover some of the operating costs."
There is also a tutorial that is attached (that is about 8min long which is ridiculous to me)
I thought this info would be the most important thing to be on the first page, but instead we had to search for how to even work the site. 
So with this info - the primary task is to select dates for availability - this is essentially sent out to people through Facebook Messenger or email where those individuals can select the times in which they are available. When they do - the calendar turns a light shade of pink to show "available" contrasting with a dark grey that indicates "not available".. Once everyone in the group selects their availability, they can schedule an optimal time for a meeting whether it be just one day or multiple days. It is pretty accessible, and straightforward. 
Text also was somewhat distracting - usually only one line flowed all the way across the screen which broke up the page in a weird way. 

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