Systems + Processes for Creatives – WordCamp Pittsburgh 2017

Systems & Processes
for Creatives

proc·ess1
ˈpräˌses,ˈprōˌses/
noun
a series of actions or steps taken in order to
achieve a particular end.

Processes give us a roadmap
to completing
a project.
1

Processes help us lead
clients when doing so is not
our strength.
2

Having a standard process
means we get to design the
client experience.
3

Processes mean less time
reinventing the wheel.
4

Nothing is less productive than to
make more efficient what should
not be done at all.
– Peter Drucker
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Our Process
DevelopmentDesignDiscovery
Research
Sitemap
Tech Brief
Wireframes
Style Tiles
Mockups
Templates
Functionality

Client Questionnaire
9
● Client’s Organization
● Client’s Customers, Clients or Supporters
● Client’s Competitors
● Brand
● Website

Tech Brief
12
● Content Types
● Templates
● Forms
● Sitemap
● Search
● User permissions

Website Development
16
● Templates
● Forms
● Plugins
● Functionality
● 301 redirects
● SSL certificate

One process does
not fit all projects.
5

Changing our
habits is hard.
6http://bit.ly/wcpgh-change-is-hard

Shiny Process Syndrome
is a real thing (I made up).
7

Start by writing down the
steps you already take.
8

Thanks!
Let’s Connect
laurenpittenger.com
@laurenpittenger

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