Focus on the user
Research to develop a deep knowledge of the users and their context for using the product/service.
My approach.
Start with people and evidence. Work openly. Make, test, learn and keep improving.
Understand
Research, analysis and product strategy that make the real problem visible.
Test hypotheses
Experiment through prototyping to work out the right thing to build. Find out how well prototypes meet the actual needs of users.
Understand the tools and systems
Understand the tools and systems required to build, host, operate and measure the product/service to illuminate technical constraints, feasible design and make collaboration more efficient.
Design
Interaction, interface, content and systems shaped around complex work.
Have an agile and user-centred process
Design and build the product/service with an agile and user-centred approach. Find harmony between achieving desired business outcomes and advocating the user's perspective.
Consistent and responsive design
Build the product/service with responsive design methods using common design patterns and a style guide for digital content.
Make it accessible
Make things accessible, usable and inclusive, always.
Build
Prototypes and production interfaces developed in the same decision loop.
Cross-functional teamwork
Being involved in conversations early on that impact the trajectory of the project, working closely within a cross-functional team to design, build, operate and iterate the product/service.
Test, validate and reiterate design
Test the product/service end to end, validate assumptions and design iteratively. If you think something is true, do everything in your power to disprove it. Only then can you really get to the truth.
Measure performance
Quantify performance against the right metrics.
Keep improving it
Adjust the team and processes in place to keep operating and improving the product/service. Keep doing user research and performance analysis to plan improvements.