The UI design process: overview

UI design isn't just arranging stuff on a page or in a dialog box. The most important part is investigating user needs and understanding your business requirements. That applies to design projects and usability studies.

In developing the information architecture and UI design, we define the users and what they do by creating personas. We also look at your business requirements. At that point, we design UI mockups, perhaps after a Group Design Workshop to learn from your staff. Usability testing may be included in the process to be sure the design is on the right track.

You wouldn't send out a product brochure unless it was properly designed. Your software is the same: you need professional design to ensure that your users can focus on their work.

We customize the design process to fit your needs, but there are generally three phases: Discovery, Design and Delivery.

Read about the Interaction Design design process

1. Overview
2. Discovery phase
3. Design phase
4. Delivery phase

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Portfolio examples show howthis process has worked for many clients.

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