The UI design process: Design phase Here we'll
develop design directions and
work on prototypes, which become
more complete over time. This
process is unique to each
client.
|
|
 |
Concepts and first prototypes There are countless ways to design a product.
Our initial presentation will be
surrounding navigation and
presentation of different
features. We'll work with you to
extract the best features from
each segment. Our interface designers start developing storyboard type treatments and will work in parallel with the interaction group until both paths are settled. At that point, we'll combine our work into a single prototype demonstrating both the look and feel. |
|
|
Site map We create a site map that outlines the
flow of the software. Tools such
as Visio and PowerPoint provide
us with a way to
review the structure before we invest time in design. Flow diagrams and maps with
captions help to understand how
each idea relates to the overall
design.
|
|
|
Interactive prototypes We create interactive prototypes, to give a feel of the
product. This is most often done in C#
or HTML, and can shorten the
development time when the actual
coding begins. |
|
|
Review and refine Design reviews give you the opportunity to bring up questions
about the prototypes and how the design
process is progressing. The number of
design and review meetings is
based on your schedule and the
complexity of the project. |
|
|
Combine UI and visual design By this time, the visual design has progressed so
we can combine it with the interactions and navigation. We now have a unified path to develop along.
|
|
|
Usability testing There's nothing like watching real users work on
your product. It's sometimes very humbling. We can run studies on anything from paper
prototypes to finished software.
|
|
|
Completing the design. Once we've met your requirements, we finish the design
and write a spec at the appropriate level of detail as part of the Delivery Phase.
|