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Concept to UI

Problem
A doctrinal studies group, whose members are skilled technologists, did not have a single, searchable, customizable digital tool from which to study and compare doctrines and confessions. The group discussed building an app to meet this need. I was asked to design the app based on pre-determined functional specifications.

My Role
I served as a User Experience consultant, providing user experience research and design services to the Doctrinal Studies group. 

UX Disciplines: Content Strategy, Facilitation, Information Architecture, Information Design,  Interaction Design, Interface Design, User Research, Visual Design, Writing for UX. 
​Deliverables: Facilitation, User Research, Wireframes, Prototypes. 


​Approach
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The project manager and I met to establish a shared understanding of the problem. I used a concept map to understand the problem space and narrow the scope. He was keen on seeing interfaces, so I sketched a few mobile and desktop screens based on the functional specs and concept map. ​

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Whiteboard results from the meeting with the Project Manager. 
​To confirm my role, project scope, expectations, and timeline, I wrote a project charter document for the project manager to share with with his team.
doctrinal_standards_app_project_charter.pdf
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I crafted wireframes for review, then higher fidelity wireframes for project manager and development team review. 
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An example of higher fidelity desktop and mobile wireframes based on feedback. Five different designs were presented to the team for review. 
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Final concepts delivered to development. It was important to the development team that settings were available in a hamburger menu. The menu was a result of design negotiations and is untested with users. 
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 ​Results
 A responsive design crafted in Sketch was selected for implementation.  The design met all user goals and business goals. 
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Get in touch

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I am a champion of the user, seeking to understand user needs, motivations, and behaviors. Highly collaborative, I facilitate and create design solutions to deliver the best possible experience, resulting in success for both user and business.

Currently a UX Research Manager, I invest in jr. and mid-level UX professionals. I've led Service Design, exploring end-to-end services to reveal moments that matter. 

When not coaching or collaborating on research or problem solving, I enjoy spending time with family and friends.
diabowen@gmail.com
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