Role of Designers

Pre-Sprint Collaboration
- Alignment with the Product Team
  - Feature Understanding
    - Collaborate with the Product Manager to comprehend the feature’s objectives, goals, and primary user benefits.
  - Review Whimsical Mockups
    - Analyze the initial mockups created by the Product Management team on Whimsical. This provides a foundational understanding of the product vision.
- Research and Analysis
- Depending on the complexity of the feature and the data from analysts, conduct any additional user research to ensure the design is user-centric.
- Preliminary Design Discussion
- Conduct pre-sprint meetings to ensure alignment with the Product Manager and analysts, discussing the Whimsical mockups, and setting the stage for the design phase.
Sprint Design Activities
- Wireframing in Figma
  - If the Whimsical mockups require more detail or iterations, refine and expand them using Figma to get a clearer structure and layout.
- High-Fidelity Prototyping in Figma
  - Convert wireframes into detailed high-fidelity prototypes, focusing on visual and interaction design elements.
- Design Reviews on GitHub
  - Collaboration with Product Manager
    - Share the Figma links with the Product Manager via GitHub issues for feedback and ensure alignment with the product vision.
  - Feedback from Analysts
    - Through GitHub comments, analysts can provide data-driven insights and feedback on the designs.
- Iteration in Figma
  - Make necessary design changes based on feedback received.
- Design Handoff
  - Update GitHub
    - Post finalized Figma design links, assets, interaction guidelines, and any additional documentation or specifications as GitHub issues or within existing feature requests.
  - Communicate with Developers
    - Ensure developers have access to the Figma designs and understand any interactions or specific design requirements.
Post-Sprint Activities
- Usability Testing
  - With the help of analysts, conduct usability tests on the implemented designs and gather user feedback.
- Feedback Loop on GitHub
  - Create new issues or update existing ones based on findings from usability tests, ensuring any design enhancements are prioritized for future sprints.
- Iterate in Figma
  - Based on usability feedback and any additional feedback from the Product Management team, iterate on designs in Figma as needed.

weDevs Engineering Process