Design Process
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Stage 01
DiscoveryResearch & Understanding
Understand the business goals, user needs, and technical constraints.
- Stakeholder interviews
- Competitor analysis
- User research (interviews, surveys, field studies)
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Stage 02
SynthesisInsights & Problem Framing
Organize and analyze research findings. Define key user personas, pain points, user journeys, and opportunity areas. Frame clear problem statements.
- Research analysis
- User persona creation
- Problem statement definition
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Stage 03
Information ArchitectureIA & User Flows
Structure content and information logically. Define navigation systems and user flows.
- Sitemaps
- Flow diagrams
- Card sorting
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Stage 04
Visual DesignHigh-Fidelity UI
Develop the aesthetic layer: colors, typography, spacing, iconography. Build a cohesive Design System or expand existing libraries.
- Visual design & design systems
- Mobile & responsive UI
- High-fidelity mockups
- UI animations & microinteractions
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Stage 05
Prototyping & TestingValidation
Create interactive prototypes to simulate real user interaction. Prepare for usability testing and stakeholder demos.
- Interactive prototypes
- Usability testing
- Feedback collection
- Design iteration
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Stage 06
Handoff & ImplementationDevelopment Support
Deliver finalized designs, specs, and prototypes to development teams. Provide ongoing design support during the build phase to maintain design integrity.
- Design specifications
- Asset delivery
- Developer collaboration
- Quality assurance
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Stage 07
Continuous ImprovementRefinement
Monitor product performance through analytics, user feedback, and additional testing. Identify opportunities for future improvements or new features.
- Analytics monitoring
- User feedback collection
- A/B testing
- Feature optimization