Make Software for Users,not Stakeholders

Rostyslav BelmehaFront-End Developer @SoftServe

1. Converting Ideas into Apps2. Design

a) Requirements Specificationb) Solution

AGENDA

Converting Ideas into Apps

Converting Ideas into Apps

Requirements

Design

Implementation

Verification

Maintenance

DesignRequirements Specification

Design. Requirements Specification

Process:

• business analysts and designers create a clear picture of the product• decisions are based on previous experience, stereotypes of users'

needs, personal preferences• the emphasis is on graphic design element, rather than interaction

and usability

Problems:

• random stereotypes about the user;• personal preferences;• wishes of the end users who do not know about the rest of the opportunities

that new software will offer;• decision belongs to someone whose status is higher.

Design. Requirements Specification

Aspects, which are left out of focus:

• The goals of the user;• Convenience and efficiency;• Intuitiveness and ease of use.

Design. Requirements Specification

DesignSolution

Design. Solution

Creating personas

• sex• age• education• family situation• level of computer education• etc

Design. Solution

Choosing the key persona

• personal experience of the UX specialist• communicate with potential users

Design. Solution

Test prototype with real users

• UX specialist define a set of specific tasks• test sessions a few times• representing the result in numbers

Methods which should be applied:

• Understanding portrait of typical users• Creating personas and defining tasks for each workflow• Iterative approach to interface design• End user testing

Design. Solution

Conclusion

Questions?