Service Link is a project management tool designed for interior designers, contractors, and homeowners to collaborate on home remodeling projects. Currently, these parties struggle to communicate and track progress due to lack of an integrated solution. The tool aims to allow uploading of plans, discussions between parties, and sharing of photos/videos to facilitate collaboration and monitoring of progress. Research found communication, scheduling, and lack of remote access to be key pain points across user groups. The tool's goals are to enable faster, more precise collaboration and remote project tracking.
You’ve Only Got Two Eyeballs: Designing Products for the Responsive WebDavid Sherwin
People expect to access and use the products that they love everywhere that they go. With an ever-increasing number of different smartphones, tablets, computers, wearables, and televisions that allow us to view websites, this makes our jobs as interactive designers even more challenging. Are you helping them focus on what they really need to get done, on the devices where they need that functionality the most?
In this workshop from HOW Design Live 2016, which was led by David Sherwin and Drew Bridewell with about 250 people, we shared techniques to help teams:
● Prioritize what product features will have the most value for your users across smartphone, tablet, desktop, TV, wearables, and other devices—so you’re investing your time and energy into the right features in the right places
● Validate your product assumptions and hypotheses through paper and digital prototypes, so you can start building those features intelligently
● Plan the implementation of your product features for development in a modular, componentized manner that makes them easier to test and scale
Along with workshop activities rooted in the above techniques, we shared how we used similar approaches in a redesign of the learning experience of Lynda.com as a responsive web product.
The document discusses building an effective web analytics measurement program. It emphasizes starting with clear objectives and questions to guide the process. The steps involve becoming a detective to understand user behavior, forming hypotheses, and verifying findings through multiple data sources. Maintaining documented metrics keeps the program focused on answering key business and user questions.
Learn what impacts the cost of a website redesign so you can budget accordingly. Pros and cons of different development options are compared and tips to reduce costs are provided.
1) The document discusses building agile creative teams and outlines foundational beliefs for collaborative creative processes. It emphasizes listening to all team members, respecting others' opinions, and avoiding ego.
2) An agile approach is recommended, allowing creative guardrails instead of rigid rules to provide flexibility for different projects, clients, and users. The core elements of discovery, creative work, and coding should still be included.
3) Discovery is an important phase to understand the audience and objectives. Tools can help identify project details and learn about the users to ensure the design meets their needs.
Presented by David Herring. Inclusive design is the practice of designing solutions to be accessible to as many people as possible. While it feels great to think about doing, it can feel overwhelming to think about implementing – especially across multidisciplinary teams of designers, developers, and testers in a fast-paced, agile web-based environment.
In this session, you will learn how to make accessibility part of your organization’s design, development, and testing practices. We’ll share ways we’ve partnered with these teams to bake accessibility into the tools they use (such as design systems and libraries) resulting in more accessible solutions out-of-the-box, how to make the case for accessibility, and how we’ve addressed common challenges in enterprise and government projects.
I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today: Managing UX DebtJack Moffett
The document discusses managing UX (user experience) debt, which refers to design decisions that negatively impact users. It identifies common sources of UX debt such as acquisitions, outsourcing, neglect, and intentional vs unintentional mistakes. The document provides strategies for identifying UX debt through active awareness, inventorying, and exposing teams to users. It also discusses classifying and prioritizing debt, and addressing it through bankruptcy, do-overs, or phased approaches. Avoiding debt requires research, attention to detail, modularity, and documentation.
User Experience Design: 5 Techniques for Creating Better Websites and Applica...nForm User Experience
The document discusses five techniques for improving user experience in website and application design:
1. Design early by incorporating user experience design into requirements gathering to better understand user needs.
2. Test early and often through prototyping, usability testing, and engaging users to iterate on designs before development is complete.
3. Make prototypes like sketches, flows, and mockups to generate ideas, get stakeholder buy-in, and test designs at low cost before implementing.
4. Focus on user behavior by asking open-ended questions about what users actually do rather than what they say they want.
5. Make "good mistakes" through exploratory prototyping to learn about problems and
You’ve Only Got Two Eyeballs: Designing Products for the Responsive WebDavid Sherwin
People expect to access and use the products that they love everywhere that they go. With an ever-increasing number of different smartphones, tablets, computers, wearables, and televisions that allow us to view websites, this makes our jobs as interactive designers even more challenging. Are you helping them focus on what they really need to get done, on the devices where they need that functionality the most?
In this workshop from HOW Design Live 2016, which was led by David Sherwin and Drew Bridewell with about 250 people, we shared techniques to help teams:
● Prioritize what product features will have the most value for your users across smartphone, tablet, desktop, TV, wearables, and other devices—so you’re investing your time and energy into the right features in the right places
● Validate your product assumptions and hypotheses through paper and digital prototypes, so you can start building those features intelligently
● Plan the implementation of your product features for development in a modular, componentized manner that makes them easier to test and scale
Along with workshop activities rooted in the above techniques, we shared how we used similar approaches in a redesign of the learning experience of Lynda.com as a responsive web product.
The document discusses building an effective web analytics measurement program. It emphasizes starting with clear objectives and questions to guide the process. The steps involve becoming a detective to understand user behavior, forming hypotheses, and verifying findings through multiple data sources. Maintaining documented metrics keeps the program focused on answering key business and user questions.
Learn what impacts the cost of a website redesign so you can budget accordingly. Pros and cons of different development options are compared and tips to reduce costs are provided.
1) The document discusses building agile creative teams and outlines foundational beliefs for collaborative creative processes. It emphasizes listening to all team members, respecting others' opinions, and avoiding ego.
2) An agile approach is recommended, allowing creative guardrails instead of rigid rules to provide flexibility for different projects, clients, and users. The core elements of discovery, creative work, and coding should still be included.
3) Discovery is an important phase to understand the audience and objectives. Tools can help identify project details and learn about the users to ensure the design meets their needs.
Presented by David Herring. Inclusive design is the practice of designing solutions to be accessible to as many people as possible. While it feels great to think about doing, it can feel overwhelming to think about implementing – especially across multidisciplinary teams of designers, developers, and testers in a fast-paced, agile web-based environment.
In this session, you will learn how to make accessibility part of your organization’s design, development, and testing practices. We’ll share ways we’ve partnered with these teams to bake accessibility into the tools they use (such as design systems and libraries) resulting in more accessible solutions out-of-the-box, how to make the case for accessibility, and how we’ve addressed common challenges in enterprise and government projects.
I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today: Managing UX DebtJack Moffett
The document discusses managing UX (user experience) debt, which refers to design decisions that negatively impact users. It identifies common sources of UX debt such as acquisitions, outsourcing, neglect, and intentional vs unintentional mistakes. The document provides strategies for identifying UX debt through active awareness, inventorying, and exposing teams to users. It also discusses classifying and prioritizing debt, and addressing it through bankruptcy, do-overs, or phased approaches. Avoiding debt requires research, attention to detail, modularity, and documentation.
User Experience Design: 5 Techniques for Creating Better Websites and Applica...nForm User Experience
The document discusses five techniques for improving user experience in website and application design:
1. Design early by incorporating user experience design into requirements gathering to better understand user needs.
2. Test early and often through prototyping, usability testing, and engaging users to iterate on designs before development is complete.
3. Make prototypes like sketches, flows, and mockups to generate ideas, get stakeholder buy-in, and test designs at low cost before implementing.
4. Focus on user behavior by asking open-ended questions about what users actually do rather than what they say they want.
5. Make "good mistakes" through exploratory prototyping to learn about problems and
The document outlines a proposed website project for a virtual project leader. The project aims to [1] create a website documenting the process of developing a project to serve as a reference for others, [2] include forms, procedures and milestones to demonstrate a standard approach to projects, and [3] allow for updates and suggestions to track changes over time. The project scope is moderate, using a simple development tool, and will be worked on during the developer's free time with a proposed 3 month timeline.
SW Lee formed his own architecture firm to develop creative designs suited to their contexts. He personally selected staff with creative qualities. One of his favorite projects was designing a resort-style detached home. Another project was a mini convention center with hotel rooms, commercial space, and an event hall. Key differences between the projects included site selection, consideration of landscape, workload, budget restrictions, and length of the legal approval process.
SW Lee is an architect who formed his own company after many years of experience. He discussed two of his projects - a detached home and a mini convention center. For the home, he worked closely with the client to design a resort-style home blending indoor and outdoor spaces. For the larger center, he had to consider requirements from both the client and the local community. The convention center project required more planning, a larger budget, and a longer approval process compared to the individual home. Through his projects, SW Lee aims to be creative in his designs and leave a lasting legacy in his work.
SW Lee is an architect who formed his own company after many years of experience. He discussed two of his projects - a detached home and a mini convention center. For the home, he worked with the client to design a resort-style home blending indoor and outdoor spaces. For the larger center, he had to consider the needs of both the client and the surrounding community. The convention center project required more planning, a larger budget, and a longer approval process compared to the individual home. Through his projects, SW Lee aims to be creative in his designs and leave a lasting legacy in his work.
Ar. SW Lee formed his own architecture company called SW Lee Architect in 1995. He has worked on various projects from small residential homes to larger commercial buildings. Two projects he discussed were a detached home and a mini convention center. For the detached home, he focused on designing to the client's needs and blending indoor and outdoor spaces. The mini convention center was a larger project that required considering the needs of both the client and local community. It had hotel rooms, commercial space, and event facilities. The convention center had a larger budget and longer approval process compared to the detached home.
The document discusses the role of business analysts on Agile software development projects. It states that business analysts help customers define strategic goals and product visions. On Agile projects, requirements are planned for delivery in short iterations rather than predefined upfront. Business analysts elicit requirements from customers in the form of user stories and help communicate project progress and validate solutions. The document emphasizes that business analysts are crucial to Agile project success by embracing changing requirements.
Quantum Bank Inc. is a regional bank with branches throughout the so.pdffonecomp
Quantum Bank Inc. is a regional bank with branches throughout the southeast. In early 2011 the
bank launched an app for mobile devices that provided its customers with the ability to check
account balances, obtain information about the bank’s various services, obtain contact informa-
tion and email questions, and link to a variety of other useful sources of information. Given the
app’s tremendous success, competition from both traditional and nontradi- tional organizations,
and the desire to expand its presence beyond its current geographical area, Quantum decided to
significantly enhance its app. More specifically, Quantum would like to enhance its app to
include a mo payment service, allow customers to apply for credit cards and loans, open
accounts, and manage their investment portfolios. Vice-President of Information Systems, Stacey
Thomas, has been charged with overseeing the project. One of her first tasks was to select the
project manager. Because of the strategic importance of the project, she had a strong preference
for staffing the project internally as opposed to employing the services of one of the many
consulting firms available that specialize in these types of projects. After developing a list of ten
or so possible candidates to serve as project manager, she was finally able to pare the list down
to the two finalists described below. Bill Fence Bill joined Quantum in 2005 after gradu- ating
from a well-respected small private school with a degree in computer science. His first
assignment as a member of the bank’s help desk provided him with expo- sure to a variety of
areas in the bank. He quickly gained a reputation for being able to solve difficult technical
problems. In addition, users of the bank’s various compu- ter systems were often heard
commenting on how service oriented Bill was and on his ability to describe concepts in
nontechnical terms. Because of both his technical knowledge related to hardware and his ability
to program, Bill was selected to develop the bank’s first mobile app in 2010. Bill worked alone
on this project and had frequent meetings with one of the bank’s directors of Information
Systems, who supervised the project. Initially, the director did most of the design work and Bill
did the programming. Bill often proposed alternative ways for incorporating key features into the
app, and the director would choose among the options Bill identified. Toward the end of the
develop- ment project, Bill began to take a more active role in pro- posing features to include in
the app. The development project was largely completed on time and on budget considering the
changes in the scope of the project that were made as the project progressed. Several suggestions
that would have extended the app’s functionality were tabled to be considered as updates after
the app was officially launched. In his current position as Webmaster, Bill is in charge of
maintaining the bank’s Web site. Although Bill’s staff now includes a pr.
- - - Talk given at IT-Days March 2013 at www.baaa.dk - - -
How do you handle life as a freelancer? How do you deal with clients? How much should you charge?
Are you thinking about becoming a freelancer? Or are you already one? This session will offer you some hard-learned advice, some tips and tricks from the trenches and some insights into the life of a freelancer.
Magento Live 2014 Customer Expectation PresentationBrent W Peterson
This document discusses aligning customer expectations for Magento projects. It emphasizes the importance of educating clients about Magento's flexibility and complexity. Key recommendations include learning about the client's past experiences, creating a clear statement of work, communicating how additions may impact timelines, and managing assumptions. Constant, consistent communication through various channels and clear expectations are vital for success. Potential issues arise from unclear requirements, technical limitations, and emotional involvement.
The document provides details on the initial design of an app called "Unstuck.Me" that allows coding experts to provide live help to people stuck on coding problems. After user feedback and market analysis, it was determined that the revenue potential was low. The document then outlines a pivot to a new app called "Design Crutch" where designers and PMs can get paid feedback on their work from other designers. Personas are provided for target users of Eugene, a UX designer, and Pedro, a product manager. A competitive analysis shows how Design Crutch differs from sites like 99Designs and Upwork by allowing expert critique instead of full project work. A prototype of the Dribbble design is evaluated against us
Aung Thu is a civil engineering major supervised by Dr. Tai Shuangliang. The document discusses a proposed design-build project for a sales and distribution center for a company called The Tomorrow Company. It will include architectural design, construction of all building systems, landscaping, and furniture. The goal is to create a relaxing environment that attracts customers. Key considerations will be the building design, exterior environment, and interior room layout. The budget for the project is $28 million.
The document discusses issues with client communication in agency-client relationships and proposes recommendations to address them. It conducted research including interviews with clients who found Basecamp inconvenient and preferred simpler communication like email. The proposed solution is a daily recap email for clients that provides a project overview, highlights action items and due dates, and summarizes the agency's recent work, fitting into the client's existing workflows better than Basecamp alone. The recommendations could be implemented through a simple app or plugin without overhauling existing project management tools.
Process and flows of an IT Project - presentation.pdfCasey Ordoña
Webinar Session (New Era University, College of Information Science & Tech) - Process and flows of an IT project - 2022 Apr 08
attended by 280 students.
Objective: Provide students an overview of how IT Projects advance today's real world.
Get a head-start and effortless transition as you join an organization.
INTRO
Understanding the process and flow of an IT Scheme will enable you to know your advantage in project development. Project Managers, IT Leads, and C-Level Executives expect your best foot forward when joining a company. Obj: Provides students a top-level view on how an IT project moves in the real world in order to get a head-start and easy transition as you join a the working world.
I know that most of you are graduating students or nearing the internship programs, some of you might be in between or are considering becoming a freelancer which is a smart move considering the advent of the remote work in the “new normal” then you will certainly benefit from this topic.
My favorite thing abt my work is simplifying complex information.
So I divided the phases and flows into 5 levels
Now keep in mind, it can be as extensive depending on the complexity of an IT proj but this is roughly the breakdown of each stage.
Let’s have a look at:
- what happens in each phase
- what are the processes and tools are,
- who are involved/ ppl you’ll be meeting,
- what you should do and how you can be useful!
This document provides an overview of a software implementation project. The project aims to implement new software at a company to increase productivity and update security and hardware. The project will use agile methodology over approximately 100 days with a budget of $250,000. The document outlines the project plan, including the communication plan, risk management plan, procurement plan, and stakeholder register. It discusses both the potential positive and negative impacts of video games on adolescents.
Case Study 2 - Portfolio Project Final - Google UX Design CertificateAbelKCS
We redesigned a non-profit staffing agency's website to be responsive and developed a mobile app to help job seekers connect with recruiters and access opportunities. Through user research, we found that users want an easy experience searching for and applying to jobs. The prototype was tested and core tasks could be completed. Responsive design was applied to optimize the experience across devices. The redesign enhanced the agency's online presence and helped users more easily access opportunities. Further usability studies and features like ecommerce were suggested to continue improving the digital offerings.
Shaikes Cyriac John is a senior creative lead with 19 years of experience in the software services industry. He has worked as a manager of web visual design at Cognizant for over 11 years, where he helped grow the design center from 2 people to over 60. John is currently a creative director, working on hands-on visual design projects and directing graphic user experience design for over 100 projects. He has extensive experience collaborating with business leaders to translate goals into unique brand and product experiences through innovative concepts.
Can you please read the case and help me about the question of- -Do yo.pdfaksachdevahosymills
Can you please read the case and help me about the question of, "Do you agree with Ms.
Thomas's decision that the project should be staffed internally? Why?"
Thank you!
Quantum Bank Inc. is a regional bank with branches throughout the southeast. In early 1999 the
bank
launched a website that provides its customers with the ability to check the balance of their
accounts, and
obtain information about the bank's various services, obtain contact information, email questions,
and link
to a variety of other useful sources of information. Given the site's tremendous success,
competition from
both traditional and non-traditional organizations, and the desire to expand its presence beyond
its
current geographical area, Quantum decided to significantly expand its online offerings. More
specifically,
Quantum would like to expand its website to include an online bill payment service, allow
customers to
apply for credit cards and loans online, open accounts, and manage their investment portfolios
online.
Vice-President of Information Systems, Stacey Thomas, has been charged with overseeing the
project.
One of her first tasks was to select the project manager. Because of the strategic importance of
the
project, she had a strong preference for staffing the project internally as opposed to employing
the
services of one of the many consulting firms available that specialize in these types of projects.
After
developing a list of ten or so possible candidates to serve as project manager, she finally pared
the list
down to the two finalists described below.
Bill Fence: Bill joined Quantum in 1995 after graduating from a well-respected small private
school with a
degree in computer science. His first assignment as a member of the bank's help desk provided
him with
exposure to a variety of areas in the hank. He quickly gained a reputation for capable solving
difficult
technical problems. In addition, users of the bank's various computer systems were often heard
commenting on how service-oriented Bill was and on his ability to describe concepts in
nontechnical
terms.
Because of both his technical knowledge related to hardware and his ability to program, Bill was
selected
to develop the bank's website in 1998. Bill worked alone on this project and had frequent
meetings with
one of the bank's directors of Information Systems, who supervised the project. Initially, the
director did
most of the design work and Bill did the computer programming. Bill often proposed alternative
ways for
incorporating key features into the website, and the director would choose among the options
Bill
identified. Toward the end of the development project, Bill began to take a more active role in
proposing
features to include in the site.
The development projects was largely completed on time and on budget considering the changes
in the
scope that were made as the project progressed. Several suggestions that would have extended
the
site's functionality were tabled to be considered after the.
Tony Rivera is a senior project manager with over 15 years of experience managing store design and construction projects for retailers. His core responsibilities include project management, design development, budget management, and overseeing external architects. He has experience with all phases of the construction process from initial design through store openings. Rivera maintains strong communication and organization skills while managing remote teams. He is proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, 3D modeling, and visualization tools.
The document outlines a proposed website project for a virtual project leader. The project aims to [1] create a website documenting the process of developing a project to serve as a reference for others, [2] include forms, procedures and milestones to demonstrate a standard approach to projects, and [3] allow for updates and suggestions to track changes over time. The project scope is moderate, using a simple development tool, and will be worked on during the developer's free time with a proposed 3 month timeline.
SW Lee formed his own architecture firm to develop creative designs suited to their contexts. He personally selected staff with creative qualities. One of his favorite projects was designing a resort-style detached home. Another project was a mini convention center with hotel rooms, commercial space, and an event hall. Key differences between the projects included site selection, consideration of landscape, workload, budget restrictions, and length of the legal approval process.
SW Lee is an architect who formed his own company after many years of experience. He discussed two of his projects - a detached home and a mini convention center. For the home, he worked closely with the client to design a resort-style home blending indoor and outdoor spaces. For the larger center, he had to consider requirements from both the client and the local community. The convention center project required more planning, a larger budget, and a longer approval process compared to the individual home. Through his projects, SW Lee aims to be creative in his designs and leave a lasting legacy in his work.
SW Lee is an architect who formed his own company after many years of experience. He discussed two of his projects - a detached home and a mini convention center. For the home, he worked with the client to design a resort-style home blending indoor and outdoor spaces. For the larger center, he had to consider the needs of both the client and the surrounding community. The convention center project required more planning, a larger budget, and a longer approval process compared to the individual home. Through his projects, SW Lee aims to be creative in his designs and leave a lasting legacy in his work.
Ar. SW Lee formed his own architecture company called SW Lee Architect in 1995. He has worked on various projects from small residential homes to larger commercial buildings. Two projects he discussed were a detached home and a mini convention center. For the detached home, he focused on designing to the client's needs and blending indoor and outdoor spaces. The mini convention center was a larger project that required considering the needs of both the client and local community. It had hotel rooms, commercial space, and event facilities. The convention center had a larger budget and longer approval process compared to the detached home.
The document discusses the role of business analysts on Agile software development projects. It states that business analysts help customers define strategic goals and product visions. On Agile projects, requirements are planned for delivery in short iterations rather than predefined upfront. Business analysts elicit requirements from customers in the form of user stories and help communicate project progress and validate solutions. The document emphasizes that business analysts are crucial to Agile project success by embracing changing requirements.
Quantum Bank Inc. is a regional bank with branches throughout the so.pdffonecomp
Quantum Bank Inc. is a regional bank with branches throughout the southeast. In early 2011 the
bank launched an app for mobile devices that provided its customers with the ability to check
account balances, obtain information about the bank’s various services, obtain contact informa-
tion and email questions, and link to a variety of other useful sources of information. Given the
app’s tremendous success, competition from both traditional and nontradi- tional organizations,
and the desire to expand its presence beyond its current geographical area, Quantum decided to
significantly enhance its app. More specifically, Quantum would like to enhance its app to
include a mo payment service, allow customers to apply for credit cards and loans, open
accounts, and manage their investment portfolios. Vice-President of Information Systems, Stacey
Thomas, has been charged with overseeing the project. One of her first tasks was to select the
project manager. Because of the strategic importance of the project, she had a strong preference
for staffing the project internally as opposed to employing the services of one of the many
consulting firms available that specialize in these types of projects. After developing a list of ten
or so possible candidates to serve as project manager, she was finally able to pare the list down
to the two finalists described below. Bill Fence Bill joined Quantum in 2005 after gradu- ating
from a well-respected small private school with a degree in computer science. His first
assignment as a member of the bank’s help desk provided him with expo- sure to a variety of
areas in the bank. He quickly gained a reputation for being able to solve difficult technical
problems. In addition, users of the bank’s various compu- ter systems were often heard
commenting on how service oriented Bill was and on his ability to describe concepts in
nontechnical terms. Because of both his technical knowledge related to hardware and his ability
to program, Bill was selected to develop the bank’s first mobile app in 2010. Bill worked alone
on this project and had frequent meetings with one of the bank’s directors of Information
Systems, who supervised the project. Initially, the director did most of the design work and Bill
did the programming. Bill often proposed alternative ways for incorporating key features into the
app, and the director would choose among the options Bill identified. Toward the end of the
develop- ment project, Bill began to take a more active role in pro- posing features to include in
the app. The development project was largely completed on time and on budget considering the
changes in the scope of the project that were made as the project progressed. Several suggestions
that would have extended the app’s functionality were tabled to be considered as updates after
the app was officially launched. In his current position as Webmaster, Bill is in charge of
maintaining the bank’s Web site. Although Bill’s staff now includes a pr.
- - - Talk given at IT-Days March 2013 at www.baaa.dk - - -
How do you handle life as a freelancer? How do you deal with clients? How much should you charge?
Are you thinking about becoming a freelancer? Or are you already one? This session will offer you some hard-learned advice, some tips and tricks from the trenches and some insights into the life of a freelancer.
Magento Live 2014 Customer Expectation PresentationBrent W Peterson
This document discusses aligning customer expectations for Magento projects. It emphasizes the importance of educating clients about Magento's flexibility and complexity. Key recommendations include learning about the client's past experiences, creating a clear statement of work, communicating how additions may impact timelines, and managing assumptions. Constant, consistent communication through various channels and clear expectations are vital for success. Potential issues arise from unclear requirements, technical limitations, and emotional involvement.
The document provides details on the initial design of an app called "Unstuck.Me" that allows coding experts to provide live help to people stuck on coding problems. After user feedback and market analysis, it was determined that the revenue potential was low. The document then outlines a pivot to a new app called "Design Crutch" where designers and PMs can get paid feedback on their work from other designers. Personas are provided for target users of Eugene, a UX designer, and Pedro, a product manager. A competitive analysis shows how Design Crutch differs from sites like 99Designs and Upwork by allowing expert critique instead of full project work. A prototype of the Dribbble design is evaluated against us
Aung Thu is a civil engineering major supervised by Dr. Tai Shuangliang. The document discusses a proposed design-build project for a sales and distribution center for a company called The Tomorrow Company. It will include architectural design, construction of all building systems, landscaping, and furniture. The goal is to create a relaxing environment that attracts customers. Key considerations will be the building design, exterior environment, and interior room layout. The budget for the project is $28 million.
The document discusses issues with client communication in agency-client relationships and proposes recommendations to address them. It conducted research including interviews with clients who found Basecamp inconvenient and preferred simpler communication like email. The proposed solution is a daily recap email for clients that provides a project overview, highlights action items and due dates, and summarizes the agency's recent work, fitting into the client's existing workflows better than Basecamp alone. The recommendations could be implemented through a simple app or plugin without overhauling existing project management tools.
Process and flows of an IT Project - presentation.pdfCasey Ordoña
Webinar Session (New Era University, College of Information Science & Tech) - Process and flows of an IT project - 2022 Apr 08
attended by 280 students.
Objective: Provide students an overview of how IT Projects advance today's real world.
Get a head-start and effortless transition as you join an organization.
INTRO
Understanding the process and flow of an IT Scheme will enable you to know your advantage in project development. Project Managers, IT Leads, and C-Level Executives expect your best foot forward when joining a company. Obj: Provides students a top-level view on how an IT project moves in the real world in order to get a head-start and easy transition as you join a the working world.
I know that most of you are graduating students or nearing the internship programs, some of you might be in between or are considering becoming a freelancer which is a smart move considering the advent of the remote work in the “new normal” then you will certainly benefit from this topic.
My favorite thing abt my work is simplifying complex information.
So I divided the phases and flows into 5 levels
Now keep in mind, it can be as extensive depending on the complexity of an IT proj but this is roughly the breakdown of each stage.
Let’s have a look at:
- what happens in each phase
- what are the processes and tools are,
- who are involved/ ppl you’ll be meeting,
- what you should do and how you can be useful!
This document provides an overview of a software implementation project. The project aims to implement new software at a company to increase productivity and update security and hardware. The project will use agile methodology over approximately 100 days with a budget of $250,000. The document outlines the project plan, including the communication plan, risk management plan, procurement plan, and stakeholder register. It discusses both the potential positive and negative impacts of video games on adolescents.
Case Study 2 - Portfolio Project Final - Google UX Design CertificateAbelKCS
We redesigned a non-profit staffing agency's website to be responsive and developed a mobile app to help job seekers connect with recruiters and access opportunities. Through user research, we found that users want an easy experience searching for and applying to jobs. The prototype was tested and core tasks could be completed. Responsive design was applied to optimize the experience across devices. The redesign enhanced the agency's online presence and helped users more easily access opportunities. Further usability studies and features like ecommerce were suggested to continue improving the digital offerings.
Shaikes Cyriac John is a senior creative lead with 19 years of experience in the software services industry. He has worked as a manager of web visual design at Cognizant for over 11 years, where he helped grow the design center from 2 people to over 60. John is currently a creative director, working on hands-on visual design projects and directing graphic user experience design for over 100 projects. He has extensive experience collaborating with business leaders to translate goals into unique brand and product experiences through innovative concepts.
Can you please read the case and help me about the question of- -Do yo.pdfaksachdevahosymills
Can you please read the case and help me about the question of, "Do you agree with Ms.
Thomas's decision that the project should be staffed internally? Why?"
Thank you!
Quantum Bank Inc. is a regional bank with branches throughout the southeast. In early 1999 the
bank
launched a website that provides its customers with the ability to check the balance of their
accounts, and
obtain information about the bank's various services, obtain contact information, email questions,
and link
to a variety of other useful sources of information. Given the site's tremendous success,
competition from
both traditional and non-traditional organizations, and the desire to expand its presence beyond
its
current geographical area, Quantum decided to significantly expand its online offerings. More
specifically,
Quantum would like to expand its website to include an online bill payment service, allow
customers to
apply for credit cards and loans online, open accounts, and manage their investment portfolios
online.
Vice-President of Information Systems, Stacey Thomas, has been charged with overseeing the
project.
One of her first tasks was to select the project manager. Because of the strategic importance of
the
project, she had a strong preference for staffing the project internally as opposed to employing
the
services of one of the many consulting firms available that specialize in these types of projects.
After
developing a list of ten or so possible candidates to serve as project manager, she finally pared
the list
down to the two finalists described below.
Bill Fence: Bill joined Quantum in 1995 after graduating from a well-respected small private
school with a
degree in computer science. His first assignment as a member of the bank's help desk provided
him with
exposure to a variety of areas in the hank. He quickly gained a reputation for capable solving
difficult
technical problems. In addition, users of the bank's various computer systems were often heard
commenting on how service-oriented Bill was and on his ability to describe concepts in
nontechnical
terms.
Because of both his technical knowledge related to hardware and his ability to program, Bill was
selected
to develop the bank's website in 1998. Bill worked alone on this project and had frequent
meetings with
one of the bank's directors of Information Systems, who supervised the project. Initially, the
director did
most of the design work and Bill did the computer programming. Bill often proposed alternative
ways for
incorporating key features into the website, and the director would choose among the options
Bill
identified. Toward the end of the development project, Bill began to take a more active role in
proposing
features to include in the site.
The development projects was largely completed on time and on budget considering the changes
in the
scope that were made as the project progressed. Several suggestions that would have extended
the
site's functionality were tabled to be considered after the.
Tony Rivera is a senior project manager with over 15 years of experience managing store design and construction projects for retailers. His core responsibilities include project management, design development, budget management, and overseeing external architects. He has experience with all phases of the construction process from initial design through store openings. Rivera maintains strong communication and organization skills while managing remote teams. He is proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, 3D modeling, and visualization tools.
2. The Challenge
In Home Remodel Projects - Designer’s ,Contractor’s and Homeowner’s are
wasting time , energy and money as all the parties involved in the decision
making process are not present at the same time resulting in DELAY of the
projects.
Designer’s are currently lacking a Project Management Tool to :
• Upload Plans, Elevations ,Sections of their project.
• Discuss the ongoing project with contractors and homeowners.
• Share photos /videos of their ongoing projects .
• Track the progress of their ongoing projects on a daily basis .
7. Demographics
3 Male 2 Female
Under 25
years
26 to 35
years
36to 45
years
46to 60
years
Ages Ranging from….
Ages between 30 to 48 years
80% of the survey takers feel :
The tool will be very useful for young professionals with project
management roles.
8. Current Task Solutions For Collaboration
Database
sharing
Email Phone Calls Schedule
Meetings
Site Visits
• Most of the survey takers are working on multiple
projects (5-7 projects ) at the same time.
• Their project distances are from 10 miles to upto 150
miles.
Current Project Attributes
“80% of the survey takers have a hard time collaborating with all the team members”.
9. Common Concerns
• Communication
• Lack of time for site visits
• Distance to project sites
• Scheduling issues
• Photos and Videos sharing
• Real time updates
“We want to collaborate faster and precisely with
all the team members”.
10. Service Link
The Service Link is a Project Management Tool to collaborate
between Designers, Homeowners and Contractors to discuss
and track the progress of their ongoing home remodel projects.
Goals / The Solution
11. The results of the
research are used for
“Affinity diagraming”
13. Conclusions from Affinity diagramming:
The Target Users, whether a freelance architect, a
project manager or a contractor, have similar pain
points and are looking for a complete project
management tool to manage a project.
15. Personal Info:
§ She has a 7 year old son and 4 year old
daughter
§ Work -at -home mom ( Freelance Architect )
§ She has to balance her kids schedule and
visit to her project sites.
Goals
§ Communicate faster and precisely with
Clients, Contractors .
§ Track the progress of her project Remotely.
§ Real time updates.
§ Work on Multiple projects effectively.
Pain points
§ She has to visit project sites often .
§ Lack of time ,Time zone issues, long driving
time to sites.
§ Critical Issues reported by Contractors are not
resolved promptly
§ Cannot get recent updates from Project sites
Remotely.
Saisha Parker
Saisha is a freelance Architect and a
work - at -home mom . She has a
current on going Remodel project
site in San Diego, CA. She finds it
difficult to balance her time with kids
and work as she is spending most of
her time collaborating with clients
and contractors and also visiting
project sites.
“My profession allows me to be creative
as much as possible .”
Age: 38 years
Gender: Female
Occupation: Freelance Architect
Status: Married , 2 kids
Location: Irvine ,CA
Current job Site : San Diego , CA
Income: 60,000/year
Behaviours
Least Most
Project site distance
Least Most
Site Visits
Least Most
Plan Review and Updates
Least Most
Email
16. Personal Info:
§ Andy has an experience of 10+ years in the architecture
industry.
§ He works on 5-7 projects at the same time.
Goals
§ Communicate faster and precisely with Clients and
Contractors .
§ Track the progress of his project Remotely.
§ Get Real time updates.
§ Work on Multiple projects effectively.
Pain points
§ Collaborating with all the parties involved in the decision
making process.
§ Cannot make project site visits due to clashes with internal
team meetings on different projects.
§ Critical Issues reported by contractors cannot be resolved
promptly.
§ Cannot get recent updates from project sites remotely.
Andy Smith
Andy is a Project manager for an
large scale Architectural firm in
San Jose ,CA. He is currently
working on multiple projects
which are at 10 miles distance to
150 miles. Most of his projects are
in different phases of
constructions . His typical weekly
schedule is to attend internal
team meetings , Plan review
meetings and Project site visits.
“Multi-tasking is part of my
everyday life.”
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
Occupation: Architect at a large
Architectural firm
Status: Married , 1kid
Location: San Jose ,CA
Current job Site : Multiple Projects
Income: 80,000/year
Least
Most
Job site distance
Least Most
Site Visits
Least Most
Plan Review and Updates
Least Most
Email
Behaviours
17. Personal Info:
§ Paul has an experience of 15+ years in the
Construction industry. .
Goals
§ Communicate faster and precisely with Architects
and Interior Designers.
§ Give the progress of his project Site.
§ Give Real time updates to Designers and Clients.
Pain points
§ Collaborating with all the parties involved in the
decision making process.
§ Designers are not making project site visits often.
§ Critical Issues reported by Contractors cannot be
resolved promptly.
§ Delays in the project time .
Paul Grant
Paul is a General Contractor
for an Mid Size Construction
Company In Irvine ,CA. He
works in his Trailer office at
the project site . His project
is in the Construction
Administration Phase which
requires collaboration with
the construction
administration team on site
and offsite.
“Some things go as planned in the
construction project. Some don’t. The
ones that don’t go as planned are the
real test in the life of a general
contractor .”
Age: 48 years
Gender: Male
Occupation: General Contractor
Status: Married , 1kid
Location: Irvine, CA
Current job Site : Irvine,Ca
Income: 80,000/year
Least Most
Job site distance
Least Most
Site Visits
Least Most
Plan Review and Updates
Least Most
Email
19. Content Audit
ID
Navigation
Page
URL
Anchor links
Header
Links Comments
0.0 Home
Conexion
software.
com
http://connexionsoftware.com/ Sign up
Now
Sign up Now for
free trail isn't
straight forward
1.0 Our product
• It only gives
feature
description.
• There is
dead end to
new user
beyond
reading the
description.
• The
information
is a lot to
read and
confusing.
1.1 Management
Conexionsoftware.com/
#management
1.2 Apps Conexionsoftware.com/#apps
1.3 Report & Charts
Conexionsoftware.com/
#reports_charts
1.4
Images &
Renderings
Conexionsoftware.com/
#images_renderings
1.5 Workroom Conexionsoftware.com/#workroom
1.6 Subs Conexionsoftware.com/#Subs
1.7 Web Integration
Conexionsoftware.com/
#web_integration
1.8
Training &
Support
Conexionsoftware.com/
#training_support
The Content Audit was done on the
competitors website.
Listed are the findings:
1. The Sign up Now for free isn’t straight
forward .
2. It only gives feature description.
3. There is a dead end to new user
beyond reading description.
4. The information is a lot to read and
very confusing.
5. The cancellation for the subscription
after the free trail (30 day ) is very
frustrating. The customer service
doesn’t exist.
6. The website is not updated at all.
21. Conclusions from Card Sorting :
It was interesting to find out from the card sorting exercise that
participants grouped items together in a similar way but put them
under different Labels.
For e.g. items like:
• About
• Pricing
• Contact us
These were grouped together but put under different labels as
Homepage and Product Information.
It helped me to group the items and label them in the most used
way.
24. Task Flow
User Story :
Andy wants to check the status and updates of
his project “Project 1”.
Steps:
1. Andy Logs into his account from “Home page”.
2. He goes to “My Projects”.
3. He sees a Notification on “Plans of Project 1“
waiting for his approval.
4. He makes changes to the plans and
comments on it.
5. If all plans are ok, he approves it.
6. If not, he sends it for revision again.
7. Email is sent out if plans are approved or if
plans need revision.
30. User Feedback:
• Most of the users liked the Mockup 1 with vertical main
navigation.
• They liked it because the prime section of the page would
display all their project information and the navigations
would be to the side.
• Some users looked for “Invoice” button in their project
work page itself instead of being on the side bar.
• Some users asked for a completion date of the
architecture project to market their properties for realtors.
33. Immediate Action Items:
• Adjust the prototypes based on the
feedback from users and continue
testing.
• Develop a visual identity
• Build out high-fidelity mockups
Additional Features for the Future:
Include Real time updates of the
project.