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Discovery & Planning
The foundation of every successful project starts with understanding your business, goals, and users.
Phase Overview
This crucial first phase sets the direction for your entire project. We'll dive deep into your business needs, target audience, and project goals to create a comprehensive roadmap for success.
Duration
1-2 weeks
Stakeholders
You, your team, and me
Deliverables
Project roadmap & strategy
What We'll Accomplish
Business Analysis
- Understanding your business model and revenue streams
- Identifying key stakeholders and decision makers
- Analyzing current systems and processes
- Reviewing existing brand guidelines and assets
Goal Definition
- Defining primary and secondary project objectives
- Establishing success metrics and KPIs
- Setting realistic timelines and milestones
- Determining budget allocation and priorities
User Research
- Creating detailed user personas and journey maps
- Analyzing competitor websites and strategies
- Identifying user pain points and opportunities
- Defining user experience requirements
Technical Planning
- Selecting optimal technology stack and frameworks
- Planning system architecture and integrations
- Identifying third-party services and APIs
- Creating technical specifications document
Phase Deliverables
Project Strategy Document
A comprehensive document outlining project goals, target audience, competitive analysis, and strategic recommendations.
Business Analysis
User Personas
Competitive Research
Success Metrics
Technical Roadmap
Detailed technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and development timeline with clear milestones.
Technology Stack
System Architecture
Integration Plan
Timeline & Milestones
What Happens Next?
Once we complete the discovery phase, we'll have a clear roadmap for your project. The next step is moving into the design phase where we'll create wireframes and visual designs based on our research and planning.