DESIGN
PROCESS
Over the years, I have combined the knowledge absorbed during academia with my professional experiences, and curated a process that I observe in all projects.
1. CONTEXT DEFINITION
Conduct user interviews
Understand needs, wants, desires
Identify possible friction points
Context is important: asking where, when, how, why?
Deliverables
User scenarios
Experience storyboards
2. RESEARCH / ANALYSIS
Study design trends
Divide consumer segments
Summarize market competitors
Deliverables
Competitive landscape
Reference images
Infographics
3. IDEATION
Sketch in 2D/3D
Build physical mock-ups
Select technically feasible concepts
Model in CAD softwares
Deliverables
Sketches
Product renderings
Appearance models
4. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Apply human factors and ergonomics
Design color/material/finish and graphics
Specify technical details
Select production methods
Deliverables
Explanation graphics
Visual identity
Detailed renderings
5. PROTOTYPING
Engineer proof of concept
Coordinate with vendors
Produce product prototypes
Test user interaction
Iterate and improve design
Deliverables
Product versions
Usability research
6. OUTCOME / REFLECTION
Assemble final result
Consider next steps
Speculate future applications
Review failures and learnings
Deliverables
Branding
Presentation deck
1. CONTEXT DEFINITION
Conduct user interviews
Understand needs, wants, desires
Identify possible friction points
Context is important: asking where, when, how, why?
Deliverables
User scenarios
Experience storyboards
2. RESEARCH / ANALYSIS
Study design trends
Divide consumer segments
Summarize market competitors
Deliverables
Competitive landscape
Reference images
Infographics
3. IDEATION
Sketch in 2D/3D
Build physical mock-ups
Select technically feasible concepts
Model in CAD softwares
Deliverables
Sketches
Product renderings
Appearance models
4. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Apply human factors and ergonomics
Design color/material/finish and graphics
Specify technical details
Select production methods
Deliverables
Explanation graphics
Visual identity
Detailed renderings
5. PROTOTYPING
Engineer proof of concept
Coordinate with vendors
Produce product prototypes
Test user interaction
Iterate and improve design
Deliverables
Product versions
Usability research
6. OUTCOME / REFLECTION
Assemble final result
Consider next steps
Speculate future applications
Review failures and learnings
Deliverables
Branding
Presentation deck