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Cons of Design #1: Learnability may not be very high, as it may be difficult for the user to figure out where each of the features are located (ie, travel networks are created from the profile page). The use of overlaid boxes for several actions might also result in some confusion to the user. Furthermore, although the Bulletin page only allows the user to post for roommates, it still has the potential to turn into a forum-style page; this would be an undesirable side effect.
Design #2
Home Page: After creating an account and logging in, Sarah will be directed to this simple page, where she will be presented with the choice of adding a trip or searching the current trips that have already been inputted by other students. Each of the pages on the site contain a navigation toolbar with three links: Home, Edit, and Logout. The "Home" link redirects here.
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