Enterprise Web-App Design & Prototype

Afeez Yunus

4.8

(1)

Starting at

1,800

/wk

About this service

Summary

This service encompasses the creation of comprehensive prototypes that vividly depict how the final product will look and function. The created prototypes play a pivotal role in providing a detailed plan for the development and design stages, acting as a visual and interactive guide.

This deliverable ensures that you have a tangible and holistic representation of your product, enabling us to conduct thorough assessments, conduct user testing, and make necessary refinements before commencing the actual development phase.

Process

Discovery Phase Initial client consultation: Meet with the client to understand their vision, goals, target audience, and any existing branding guidelines. Project scope definition: Clearly outline the app's features, platforms, and technical requirements. Research kickoff: Begin gathering initial data on the market, potential users, and competitors.

Research and Strategy Conduct user research: Perform interviews, surveys, and analyze user behavior data. Competitor analysis: Evaluate similar apps in the market, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Develop app strategy: Create a comprehensive plan aligning the app's features with business goals and user needs. Create user personas: Develop detailed profiles of typical users to guide design decisions. Present findings: Compile research results and strategy into a presentation for client approval.

UX Design Phase Create user flows: Map out the user's journey through the app for different tasks. Develop information architecture: Organize the app's content and features in a logical structure. Create wireframes: Produce low-fidelity layouts focusing on functionality and content placement. Develop interactive prototypes: Build clickable prototypes to test user flows and interactions. Conduct initial usability testing: Test wireframes or prototypes with users to identify early issues

UI Design Phase Develop visual style guide: Create a cohesive visual language including color palette, typography, and overall aesthetic. Create UI kit: Design reusable components and elements to ensure consistency across the app. Produce high-fidelity mockups: Design detailed visual representations of all app screens. Design responsive layouts: Adapt designs for various device sizes and orientations.

Refinement and Testing Conduct usability testing: Test high-fidelity designs with users to validate design decisions. Refine designs: Iterate on the designs based on usability test results and client feedback. Finalize design assets: Polish all visual elements, including icons, illustrations, and animations.

Handoff and Support Prepare design system documentation: Create a comprehensive guide detailing the use of all design elements. Create developer handoff specifications: Provide detailed annotations and assets for the development team. Provide development support: Be available to clarify design decisions and assist with implementation questions.

Project Conclusion Final presentation: Showcase the completed design work to the client. Deliver assets: Provide all agreed-upon deliverables in appropriate formats. Post-project review: Gather feedback from the client and internal team to improve future projects.

Each of these steps involves continuous communication with you and often includes multiple feedback loops to ensure the final product meets or exceeds expectations. The process is iterative, allowing for refinement at each stage based on new insights or changing requirements.

FAQs

How long does a typical Web app design project take?
The duration varies depending on the app's complexity and scope. A simple app might take 4-8 weeks, while a more complex project could take 3-6months. The timeline includes research, UX/UI design, testing, and revisions.
How do you ensure the app will work well on different devices and screen sizes?
I design responsively, creating flexible layouts that adapt to various screen sizes. I use techniques like fluid grids, flexible images, and media queries. I also test designs on multiple devices to ensure consistency and functionality across platforms.
What's involved in the handoff process to developers?
The handoff includes detailed design specifications, asset files, and a comprehensive design system document. I provide annotated designs explaining interactions and behaviors. I also remain available to clarify any questions during the development phase to ensure accurate implementation.
How do you incorporate client feedback throughout the design process?
I have regular check-ins and presentations at key milestones. After each major phase (research, wireframing, visual design), I present our work and gather feedback. I then iterate based on this input. I also use collaborative tools that allow for ongoing communication and quick feedback on specific design elements.
What types of usability testing do you conduct?
I conduct several types of usability testing: Early-stage testing with wireframes or low-fidelity prototypes to validate user flows and information architecture. Mid-stage testing with interactive prototypes to refine interactions and features. Late-stage testing with high-fidelity designs to fine-tune the user experience and catch any remaining issues. I use methods like user interviews, task analysis, and A/B testing. The goal is to identify and resolve usability issues early and ensure the final product meets user needs and expectations.

What's included

Fully designed and Prototyped Web App
This encompasses the complete process of conceptualizing, designing, and prototyping WebApp. It includes the creation of detailed prototypes that visually and functionally represent the final product. These prototypes serve as a blueprint, providing a clear roadmap for development and design implementation. This deliverable ensures that clients have a tangible and comprehensive representation of their digital product, allowing for thorough evaluation, testing, and refinement before the actual development phase begins.
Research & Strategy
User research report Competitor analysis App strategy document User personas
UX Design
User flow diagrams Information architecture Wireframes (low and high fidelity) Interactive prototypes
UI Design
Visual style guide UI kit with reusable components High-fidelity mockups for all app screens Responsive designs for various device sizes
Design Assets
App icon Interactive Rive Files Other graphic elements (illustrations, icons, etc.)
Documentation
Design system documentation Handoff specifications for developers
Collaboration & Testing
Design presentations and revisions Usability testing reports Collaboration with development team

Example projects

VIANT

Azamara

Recommendations

(4.8)

Chris Leavens • Age of Learning

Client • Sep 11, 2024

Recommended

Afeez is a pleasure to work with. His product design solutions are great. He's an innovative thinker and he's incredibly fast, generating design ideas and revising work quickly.

Skills and tools

Frontend Engineer

UX Designer

Web Developer