Requirement Analysis
Objective: Understand the project goals, user needs, and technical constraints.
Activities:
- Stakeholder meetings
- User research (surveys, interviews, personas)
- Documenting requirements (use cases, user stories)
Research and Conceptualization
Objective: Define the structure and flow of the application.
Activities:
- Information architecture
- Wireframing
- User journey mapping
Outcome: Basic wireframes outlining page layouts and user interactions.
Design (Prototyping)
Objective: Create high-fidelity designs with detailed visual styles.
Activities:
- Visual design (colors, typography, spacing)
- Prototype creation (interactive models)
Outcome: Interactive prototypes showcasing the look and feel of the application.
Development
Objective: Convert design into functional UI using programming technologies.
Activities:
- Writing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Integrating frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue)
- Responsive and cross-platform development
Outcome: Fully functioning user interface.
Testing and Quality Assurance
Objective: Identify and fix usability issues or bugs.
Activities:
- Usability testing
- Cross-browser and device testing
- Accessibility testing
Deployment
Objective: Publish the developed UI to a live environment.
Activities:
- Server configuration
- Code optimization and bundling
- Deployment using tools (e.g., Docker, GitHub Actions)
Outcome: Live and accessible UI.
Maintenance and Iteration
Objective: Continuously improve and update the UI based on user feedback.
Activities:
- Bug fixes
- Feature enhancements
- Monitoring and analytics integration
Outcome: Updated and user-optimized UI.