We all know the importance of project management, but it still seem like it gets in the way of your workday. However, with a little re-tooling, project management can be seamlessly integrated into your design process. Instead of butting heads with your PM or getting annoyed by your daily check-ins, let's explore 3 techniques for integrating the two disciplines!
Adarsh is a product consultant who specializes in strategy and design. His experience as both a founder and a consultant has given him a unique perspective on how the interplay between product design and managing people, resources, and timelines. He is also adjunct faculty through the VCU Da Vinci Center where he teaches engineering design to students from non-technical majors.
7. Use the Spec
Get Yourself Invited
Make sure design/UX is represented during the project initiation!
8. Use the Spec
Plan and Submit a Detailed Approach
This lets you catch holes, faulty assumptions, and potential pitfalls before
you dig into research and design.
9. Check-ins as Journaling
Turn a 5 Second Annoyance into a 5 Minute Discipline
This is an opportunity for self review AND opt-in peer review.
10. Check-ins as Journaling
Capture Your Process, This Isn’t a Time Sheet
It might feel like you’re talking to yourself, but this log will keep you honest
and keep your project on track.
11. Turn Meetings into Pin Ups
Process over Outputs
Let your visuals (eg screens, mocks, etc.) speak for themselves while you
describe your process.
12. Turn Meetings into Pin Ups
Focus On Clarity
Actively solicit feedback on the parts of the experience you want clarified.
