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Thanks BD, for the interest in our app and I just wanted to feedback on your verdict.

Firstly, I want to say that this is the first version of the app and that we will be improving on it continually, taking on board comment and criticism, as well as implementing elements that have been in the planning all along, but that we have not had the time to instigate at this point.

The first issue of the Google map style blue arrow. This does something different on every iPhone application. In our app, it changes the content in the information panel, but you might not notice that if you've got the panel hidden, or if you're already viewing that content. Another issue is that if you tap the arrow when it is behind the black stripe on the right hand edge of the screen (underneath the bookmark button), nothing happens. This is an Apple bug and our designers put the
strip there to try to deter people from tapping on that area of the screen. Simply scroll the screen (and hence the arrow) sideways to the left, to reach an activation spot.

Re route finding, we intend the next version to offer a degree of customisation and interactivity, so that you can plan your routes ahead of time.

Event details have addresses and are map located - see the pink stars - so you should be able to find your way from your current location to the star. Again, that will be a customisable option in the next version.

Saving your hotel location ahead of time may be difficult, as it involves correctly inputting addresses and, in order to avoid confusion, we decided to make it as simple as pressing the button as soon as you get to your hotel, to log it in there and then.

Finally, the comment on rating experiences is spot on. Our next version will include the ability to rate events and exhibitions, upload comments and photographs from users' experience of these - generally get more feedback out there about the Biennale so that other users can decide what to visit, when. Our aim was to have a 'what's the buzz' section, which we will do via Twitter this time round (follow us on @biennaleapp for updates, particularly during the vernissage) and we are considering a 'find a friend' function, so that you can locate your friends and then make your way to them, using GPS. This has privacy implications, so we will ensure that you can only find people who want you to find them!

Enjoy the Biennale

Theresa Simon