The user experience development process is typically divided into 3 phases: Phase 1: Discovery and Requirements Phase 2: Concept Development Phase 3: UI Specifications Often, these phases are not integrated properly in the master project plan. As a result, gaps may develop between the development state of the user interface, and the rest of the project. There is an important activity that is not mentioned here, but should be accounted in the actual project plan - iteration. Iteration is a communication loop between the interface design team and the rest of the team. The larger the team, the more time must be built in the plan to account for the review, comment and revision process. Below is a more detailed breakedown of each phase: User Interface - Phase 1: Discovery and Requirements Typical activities in this phase include: • Project kickoff session with Stakeholders - Walk-through the project plan. • Interview with stakeholders - goals, expectations, vision. • Conduct user research with a sample of target users (Contextual Inquiry) • Document and present research results • Document and present high level UI requirements (per Common Industry • Conduct a review, prioritization and requirements signoff session. User Interface - Phase 2: Concept development Typical activities in this phase include: • Identify major scenarios based on requirements review and user research • Develop Information Architecture for the website and document screen • Prepare interactive simulation for these scenarios • Create two initial visual concepts consisting of two screens each that will • Conduct usability study of the simulation, including visual design (Per • Section 508 review (preferebly with an NFB partner) • Modify simulation/visual design per feedback, if necessary User Interface - Phase 3: Specifications • Document UI specifications • Create a visual style guide for the application/website • Section 508 guidelines and testing of pre-release application (with NFB |