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Following are the designing of the heroine of our rural-themed Solitaire game, Rachael. 1. Which style do you think is the most appropriate choice as a heroine? 2. Which style do you think could most represent a typical American rural girl?

This is a 1 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Age Range (55 64, 35 44, 45 54). A sample of responses:

• For me, its a VERY close tossup between E and A. The primary reason being, I would think a rural / farm girl wouldn't go too crazy on the makeup / prettying herself up.. (especially given the work you'd assume she's going to be up to) I know in my travels to the more rural parts of this country a lot more women look like E then most of the other representations.
• I chose Choice B or the brown eyed girl for representing a typical rural American girl because I would imagine there are more girls in the states with brown eyes than not. Now for which one looks to be more of a heroine I would have to go with Choice A or C. Option A or C for a good heroine because they give me a look of rebellion in their expressions.
• I would say Option C has the best overall appearance and the most representative of a American girl. She has a look in her eyes that's smart but not overbearing and still retains a semblance of youth and vigor. Of the others some have a glint that's cynical or the wide eyed innocence that are both offputting.
• I chose option "A" because the character appears to be tougher than the the other choices and can be imagined as more of a heroine. Her expression says "Don't mess with me!". I also think she looks like a typical rural American girl with her big blue eyes.

Which icon do you prefer for a fun mobile app that connects college-aged students?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• I chose B because it represents a sea lion, and sea lions are known to be funny and energetic and smart animal. I also think the color of the app expresses a lot about maturity compared to the other option.
• I think this icon stands out because of the way the bird is presented. It kind of reminds me of Angry Bird, yet this one seems a lot more friendly. It's still collage-age appropriate, though.
• A is much brighter and unique than B. If I had B on my phone it would blend in too much and honestly I would forget about. Then just delete it a few months later.
• Its a colorful Icon that stands out. Will be easy to recognize on the mobile device being used. The light blue frame is great.
• I really like otters a lot more than parrots, and the otter icon looks much cleaner and simpler than the parrot icon.
• I believe college age kids would be more curious in this one as option A looks like it would be for a small child.
• Birds like in option A are over-represented in marketing. The otter stands out more and is simply more cute.
• I have too many blue background icons on my home screen, so I'd prefer the red. Also, the seal looks cool.
• The more colors make it standout more and some people might automatically associate it with angry birds.

Which app icon is best?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• I'm assuming this is for a dating service, so this image portrays more what I think of with this type of app--a person looking at their phone to find a date. It's more eye catching and gives a clearer image of what the app is.
• I like this one better because it is pretty eye catching. I like the layout of the design where it isn't too flashy and obnoxious. Not only do I like the layout design but I also really enjoy the color scheme.
• I really dislike the bright purple/pink coloring in Option A - it's really hard on the eyes. Also the logo text doesn't stand out anywhere near as well in Option A as it does in Option B.
• I selected choice A because it automatically stood out and captured my attention. I think the colors and the over all design are more visually appealing to the eye than the other choice.
• The female in the picture makes it look like this is only for women. If you want men to use the app too, you need to have it be gender neutral so it can appeal to all sexes.
• Because A shows a woman, what if I'm a woman looking for a man? This icon doesn't appeal to me. The one with just text is more neutral. And I like the heart.
• A is little more striking but the pink silhouette doesn't do anything for me. Another color might work better but otherwise I have to go with B.

Which app icon is better for a mobile game?

This is a 3 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Play Mobile Games (Yes). A sample of responses:

• C looks the nicest out of the 3. Option B looks like he is plotting something and A looks like he is yelling at someone. I chose C first because I'm not a fan of strategy games which option B reminds me of and I don't want to get angry while playing a game which option A reminds me of.
• B looks like the avatar is in heavy concentration, focused on their task. C looks a little more approachable, which I don't know if that's what you want in an avatar. A looks like they're just losing their mind. Mind losing is not an attractive quality.
• I think that B looks very intense but not as stressful looking as #2. Comparing C to the others, I think the person looks too serious and calm. I'm guessing that the game relates more to A & B so I don't think that C should be used.
• I think option A is the worst as I would not like to look at someone screaming. I like option C because it gives the appearance of confidence. Option B is close to A because I think it is more clear what the icon is related to.
• I put the three icons in this order because of how serious and also professional it would make the game look. With the way these icons are drawn, the more angry/less calm this man looks, the less serious the game seems to be.

Which app icon design do you like more?

This is a 3 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• Choice A - blue box with swirl - this caught my eye and if I have to look at an app icon logo everyday I would prefer one that does not glare at me. It is a cool calm color of blue that will stand out among my other application icons. Choice B and Choice C - Choice B is better because of the busier background. Choice C - is just too similar to other Icons that have a solid background color. A lot of icons seem to use red to attract the eye of the potential user to the point that after awhile they all look the same. The blue green combination of Choice A would stand out among the rest of my icons.
• I like the simple contrast between the bright red background and the white swirl. The bright red is a pleasing color. That's why I rated C as my first choice. I like the blue and green boxes behind the white swirl. These are some of my favorite colors. That said, I still like the bright red color in Option C better than the cool colors in the background for Image A. Image B was fine but the reds in the background are not as appealing as the background colors in C or A.
• The white scribble on the design doesn't clearly mean anything to me, so when it is on plain red (C) it just seems to plain, without meaning something. I like the blue/green theme better than the red (not as glare-y) and the textured cubes in the background give it depth and add visual interest. Normally I quite like simple designs, but it's not like this is an icon that is easily associated with something

Which app icon is better for a fantasy, RPG mobile game?

This is a 3 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Play Mobile Games (Yes). A sample of responses:

• This was a tough choice for me; I like all three option quite a bit. I choose this order, because my first choice, option A, has a better looking wand streak and I like the person's hair color better then option C, my second choice. My third choice does not have a wand, so I ranked it last. Even so, I liked the star images in this icon.
• Option C represents more of a fantasy feel with the wand and blue magic swirl. Option A is also good, but it has no contrast with the blue haired girl with the blue magic swirl. The red haired girl with the blue swirl shows up better. Option B looks like a Halloween type witch.
• Choice C, the magic swirl is cute and colors are nice they are not dark detail easy to see. Choice A, Magic coming off wand is cute however colors are very dark. Choice B just seems like something is missing.
• I like that Option A and C have wands with the glitter Option A was my first choice because of the blue hair. And option B was my lst choice because it is mmore bland than the others.
• I like the magic effects in A and C thought I think the color palette and magic effect in A is better than the one in C. The magic effects let gamers know what the game may feature.
• I choose A as a favorite because the graphic is better defined. The light Sabre is a cool effect and makes it appear more vibrant. The last option is extremely dull in comparison.

Which app icon is better for a fantasy, RPG mobile game?

This is a 3 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Play Mobile Games (Yes). A sample of responses:

• Option C is the better option because the character is holding a wand with a magical element bursting from it. That matches a perfect description of a fantasy based RPG. Choice A also works because the cat has a mystical looks on his face. Cats have a tendency to be associated with fantasy games because they have this mysterious air to them. The addition of the sparkles on the icon pull it together.Choice B is simple in nature. There is nothing to suggest that it is a fantasy game. The character is not given any mystifying features or holding a magic element. His face is stoic which may read that it is a simple RPG.
• My first choice is option C, because the image makes me think of a wizard. I like this better than option A (my second choice), because I can identify with playing this human wizard more than the cat person of option A. I prefer option A to option B (my third choice), because the cat person in option A is a fantastical creature, while option B simply has a normal-looking person who could be part of any game.
• I chose Choice C first, because it represents fantasy more than the other choices with the lady holding what appears to be a magical wand. Then Choice A because it has the stars around the cat.

Which app icon is better for a mobile game?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• I like the look of option A better because of the somewhat childlike appearance of the characters. The style of drawing seems more interesting to me, and I like that the game looks like it could be about something serious, but not overwhelming. I don't like the actual grenade depiction on the other option. For kids especially, it may be a bit too violent.
• The colors are lighter and brighter. I prefer the characters shown in this option. The bright colors look fun and inviting. It looks like it would be an enjoyable game to play
• I think the use of older characters could possibly appeal to a larger audience, whereas A looks more like it could be exclusively a kid's game.
• I think this one is less controversial since an adult man is not going to bring problems as what seems to be a child in a maybe army uniform?
• A looks more like a fun game that most any age can play. B looks more adult and serious. A is bright colors while B is dark colors.
• I think A would work well if the app is for children, but as an adult I would be more drawn to the image of older characters.
• To me it is different and cute while still being interesting. The adult version isn't so appealing because it's too violent.
• I like option B I think option B is the best because it is more human like and I really like how that is included.

Which icon do you prefer for a upcoming mobile game named "Animal Hospital"?

This is a 5 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Age (18 34). A sample of responses:

• I chose these three because I thought they they were the cutest animals out of the selection. Also, I think the variety in what injuries were within these three animals was smart. Each animal has a different ailment, so even though the app will only have 1 icon, this task lets me know that the app will not be extremely repetitive with what treatments the user must perform.
• Koalas are exotic to the US market and are very cute. The panda is highly regarded in China, and with so few left are an animal that would get a lot of attention for being sick or injured. I chose the cat for the last option because I personally prefer cats, and only has a single bandage, as opposed to the dog or buck that have what look like fighting injuries.
• The dog and deer look too beat up and it makes me sad. The panda still seems kind of happy which makes the icon more game-like. The cat and the koala do as well, but the panda is more unique and the ice pack and the bandaid on the nose catch my eye a lot more and seem to flow better.
• I picked option C first because I like dogs the most. I picked option A because it is a house animal and I picked option E because I thought the bear was cute. I think with the given name that I would associate domesticated animals would be featured versus wild animals.

Which game app icon is more appealing in the appstore?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Play Mobile Games (Yes). A sample of responses:

• I think this draws me in more because of the look on the character's face, as well as the fact that it looks like she is in some sort of battle. It makes me wonder what this game is about and what kind of setting the game takes place in. I also get bored of just pretty girl faces as a way to sell games. The second choice gives me no clue as to what the game is about.
• The fonts and pictures appear to be bigger so I would have to go with option A. I based my selection on the better visual appearance of option A over option B.
• I'm not a huge fan of either. I used to play this game quite a bit, and option B reminded me more of the older game icon, so I would go with that one.
• Choice B looks more for young adults than kids. The other choice is more cartoon-y and makes me think it is for a younger audience.
• While the other one is a little more aesthetically pleasing, this one looks like it would be more fun to play.
• I feel like this shows more of an adventurous icon and really showcases the ability of what the app could do
• The thumbnail has a lighter air about it. Thumbnails that rely solely on sex appeal kind of creep me out.
• The character looks a little tougher, a little more ready and able to stomp some bad guys in A.

• 50 Respondents 35-44 45-54 55-64
  Following are the designing of the heroine of our rural-themed Solitaire game, Rachael. 1. Which style do you think is the most appropriate choice as a heroine? 2. Which style do you think could most represent a typical American rural girl?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which icon do you prefer for a fun mobile app that connects college-aged students?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which app icon is best?
• 50 Respondents Mobile Gamer
  Which app icon is better for a mobile game?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which app icon design do you like more?
• 50 Respondents Mobile Gamer
  Which app icon is better for a fantasy, RPG mobile game?
• 50 Respondents Mobile Gamer
  Which app icon is better for a fantasy, RPG mobile game?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which app icon is better for a mobile game?
• 50 Respondents 18-34
  Which icon do you prefer for a upcoming mobile game named "Animal Hospital"?
• 50 Respondents Mobile Gamer
  Which game app icon is more appealing in the appstore?