a chat about processes for startups with okapistudio
DESCRIPTION
A combination of waterfall & agile, the interactive web process helps you define a clear road map for your product and follow it through, step by step.TRANSCRIPT
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Keep calm & startup on!
- A chat about processes with OkapiStudio -
Dana Manolescu, Project ManagerAndrei Ostacie, Owner
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• www.okapistudio.com
• 7 years
• Multidisciplinary
• Andrei Ostacie, Gabi Lungu + team + network
December 21st, 2012
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• http://okapiworks.com/infographic/
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Why processes?
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Our process
• We are advocates of a straightforward & proven work methodology, and we can provide relevant input in every step of the process:
• Plan
• Design
• Develop
• ...and Iterate, Analyze and Improve every step of the way
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Our process
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1.Plan
• 1.A. ABOUT
• First, we listen and observe. We’re excited about making new ideas take off, so we spend time on briefing and research while trying to learn as much as we can about the future brand, product or service:
• Idea
• Vision
• Target
• Message
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1.Plan
• 1.B. THINK & SKETCH
• Then, we brainstorm. We work with the client to create the perfect development strategy for that market opportunity they’ve identified, defining:
• Feature specs
• Use cases
• Business requirements
• Site map
• User flow
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1.Plan
• 1.C. ORGANIZE
• Make complex clear. Before we start rolling up our sleeves and dig in, we stop for a moment and do some planning. Defining a strong foundation and a coherent road map for the project is essential for long-term success
• Tasks
• Resources
• List of deliverables
• Time & budget estimates
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2.Design
• 2.A. WIREFRAMES
• Build the back-bone. Creating wireframes is mandatory because it let’s everybody focus on what’s important at the initial stage:
• Content
• Functionality
• Structure, placement of elements
• Flow
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2.Design
• 2.B. GRAPHIC DESIGN
• And make it ‘pretty’. Based on the final wireframes, we bring the brand’s story to life using visual elements and concepts guided by the specifications from the creative brief.
• Concept, brand identity
• Look & feel
• Usability
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3.Develop• 3.1. Front-end
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• 3.2. Back-end
• PHP, Ruby on Rails, Phyton, MySQL
• iOS, WordPress, Magento
• 3.3. Operational
• Server setup, Scaling, Security
• 3.4. Testing
• OS/Browser compatibility, Usability, Overall functionality
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Other process
• Different, yet the same.
• Plan
• Design
• Develop
• ...and Iterate, Analyze & Improve every step of the way!
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Why processes?
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Why processes?
• Clients: save time & money, clear timeline & delivery date
• Product: clear roadmap - features, metrics, milestones
• Team: eliminate frustrations, foster team innovation, multi-disciplinary
• Project Manager: logic flow, feeling of control
• What else?
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Final thoughts
• How much process is too much? How do you balance process with innovation?
• http://startupquotes.startupvitamins.com/
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THANK YOU!
Dana Manolescu, Project [email protected]
www.dana-about-pm.com
Andrei Ostacie, [email protected]