- A lil elbow grease never hurts though -
I put 100% into any project I'm a part of: if my name is attached to it, I want it to be great! I believe that with ample planning, clear vision, and an open mind you can succeed at any creative endeavor; I strive to bring these ideals into every project I work on.
Its important to keep in mind that no design process is truly linear, and at any point I may need to jump from one place to another or even skip steps as required. That being said, I believe all good things start with a big picture idea so, like any good process, mine starts with an initial goal:
- A lil elbow grease never hurts though -
I put 100% into any project I'm a part of: if my name is attached to it, I want it to be great! I believe that with ample planning, clear vision, and an open mind you can succeed at any creative endeavor; I strive to bring these ideals into every project I work on.
Its important to keep in mind that no design process is truly linear, and at any point I may need to jump from one place to another or even skip steps as required. That being said, I believe all good things start with a big picture idea so, like any good process, mine starts with an initial goal:
/ rɪ'sɜ:tʃ /
verb
Define your users: who are you doing this for?
What does your target audience need, and how can we give it to them?
Understand the product/service
Why is your ____ awesome? How can you convince your users?
Seek out existing trends and patterns in the market
What does your target audience respond to? How can you do that, but better?
Synonyms: "Figure out how to get the people to want what you've got"
/ aɪˈdiːeɪt /
verb
Find inspiration: what do you like that you can potentially use?
What do you you want to emulate/incorporate? What do you want to avoid?
Brainstorm ideas: lay out all your options
What are your potential solutions to the problem?
Consider your options and decide on a course of action
Does your solution address your needs/wants?
What ideas are doable with the time/resources/expertise at your disposal?
Synonyms: "Narrow down the possibilities and choose a direction"
/ 'test /
verb
Make sketches, layouts, mockups, and prototypes
Give form to your fledgling ideas
User Test
Get your creation in front of people
Make changes as necessary
Filter out what doesn't work, and keep what does
Synonyms: "Refine your idea"
/ dɪ'veləp /
verb
Finish your product
Put in some solid hours designing and coding
Check for errors and mistakes
Quality Assurance
Deliver your creation
Enjoy the fruits of your labor
Synonyms: "Build the final product and get it out in the world"
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