The process is defined as a sequence of steps. When followed, it helps to achieve a goal. We consider it – the art of thinking through.
Let’s talk about the specifics
1. Discovery Workshop
Objective
- Run through the entire project with the client based on the initial proposal and agreement.
- Establish a detailed idea about the goals and business objectives of the client.
- Understanding the competitive landscape.
- Understanding the target audience, market & geography Clarifying all queries and doubts that the team has, post initial analysis.
- Understanding and documenting client’s design and branding preferences
- Laying down assumptions and constrains!
- Coming with a high-level epic mapping.
Outcome
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- Have a precise and clear idea about the client’s and project’s goals
- Have a clear idea about the likes and dislikes of the client.
- Getting the client’s input and clarification on all open-ended points
- Having all the information required for the planning phase.
Team Members Involved
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- Project Manager
- Tech Lead
- IA & UX Lead
- Project Owner / Client
- Business Analyst
2. Planning
Objective
- Creation of all relevant documentation required for successful execution of the project
- Getting confirmation and approval from the client on the documents and materials
- Defining the project plan
- Defining the design and branding guidelines of the project
Outcome
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- Detailed technical Specification
- Wire-frames
- User Stories
- Project plan with detailed milestone/sprint planning
- Test cases and scenarios
Deliverables & Team Members Involved
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- Project Manager
- Tech Lead
- IA & UX Lead
- Project Owner / Client
- Business Analyst
3. Design
Objective
- UI Design of all the project screens based on the approved wire-frames and design guidelines
- Web, Tablet and Mobile-specific designs.
- Getting system UI Designs approved and confirmed by the client.
Outcome
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- UI Designs of the projects
- Clickable prototype on Invision platform -> example link
- Source files in either Photoshop or Sketch format
Team Members Involved
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- Project Manager
- Tech Lead
- IA & UX Lead
- Project Owner / Client
- Business Analyst
4. Development
Objective
- Run through the entire project with the client based on the initial proposal and agreement.
- Establish a detailed idea about the goals and business objectives of the client.
- Understanding the competitive landscape.
- Understanding the target audience, market & geography
- Clarifying all queries and doubts which the team has, post initial analysis.
- Understanding and documenting client’s design and branding preferences
- Laying down assumptions and constrains!
- Coming with a high-level epic mapping.
Outcome
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- Have a precise and clear idea about the client’s and project’s goals
- Have a clear idea about the likes and dislikes of the client.
- Getting client’s inputs and clarification on all open-ended points
- Having all the information required for the planning phase.
Team Members Involved
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- Project Manager
- Tech Lead
- IA & UX Lead
- Project Owner / Client
- Business Analyst
5. Testing
- Creation of all relevant documentation required for successful execution of the project
- Getting confirmation and approval from the client on the documents and materials
- Defining the project plan
- Defining the design and branding guidelines of the project
Tools
Outcome
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- Have a precise and clear idea about the client’s and project’s goals
- Have a clear idea about the likes and dislikes of the client.
- Getting the client’s input and clarification on all open-ended points
- Having all the information required for the planning phase.
Team Members Involved
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- Project Manager
- Tech Lead
- IA & UX Lead
- Project Owner / Client
- Business Analyst
6. Maintenance
- Product enhancement through an Agile approach
- Regular Security Audits
- Bi-weekly code back-ups
- Constant upgradation of the system based on new software/version release
- Full Testing the system each month to find any bugs, incompatibility and error
- Monitoring of the traffic and server load and optimizing according to the business needs.
