Improving Your Project Management, Brainstorming, and Prototyping Tools & Techniques
Nick Floro
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Project Management
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Clients
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ClientsTimeframes
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ClientsTimeframes
Development
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ClientsTimeframes
DevelopmentCommunication
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Define
Design
Develop
Deliver
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How should we
Design?
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It’s about communication and problem solving.
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Focus on the
Audience1
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is the keyContent
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Transparent
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Client / Project
Project
Wireframes
Technology
Content Development
Audio/Video
Design
ID
Production
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Content Flowchart
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Inspiration.com
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Determining a PlanWhat’s Next
Strategy Team Skills
Work FlowTools Challenges
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Determining a PlanWhat’s Next
Strategy
Problem / Solution
Audience
Technology
What do you want to deliver
Timeframe
Budget
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Determining a PlanWhat’s Next
Team Skills
Project Management
Define
Design / UI / UX
Reviews
Develop
Test
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Determining a PlanWhat’s Next
Tools
Web App - HTML5, Javascript, Server, Database
HTML5 / PhoneGap (Azura)
Game Salad, Corona
Apple xCode / Google
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Determining a PlanWhat’s Next
Define Design Develop Test Refine Launch
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How do we handle?Projects
Current Content New Projects
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Brainstorming
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ActionProblem Solutions
Brainstorming
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Candy
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Toys
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iPod
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Brainstorming• Quantity not quality
• Toys
• Everyone is equal
• 1 hour
• Getting everyone to focus
• Break & Flow
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BrainstormingPlay off ideas
Michael Jordan scored 69
out of 70 points, reporters
after the game swamped
him, one reporter decided to
focus on the teammate who
scored 1 point...
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“Glad Michael and I could work together to score 70 points.”
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Prototyping
Prototyping
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Tools:
• Sketches
Quick Prototyping Techniques
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Quick Prototyping Techniques
Tools:
• Fujitsu SCANSNAP – Scan direct to pdf– includes full Acrobat Pro
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Capture & Analyze
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Using CoverFlow view and Preview of Graphics
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Tools:
• Wireframes– Powerpoint / Keynote
Quick Prototyping Techniques
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Custom Template in Keynote
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keynotekungfu.com
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goo.gl/lKnU9
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Wireframes
Using Acrobat Pro for Prototypes
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balsamiq.com
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Sketchy & iMockUps
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http://www.teehanlax.com/blog/2010/06/14/iphone-gui-psd-v4/
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ideapaint.com
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Everyone Creates/Publishes Content
Pictures
Video
Blog
Audio
3D Models
Multiplayer Environment
ePortfolios
Course Management System
Micro-blogging
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Go Play, Experiment, Dream
AppleiOS
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Search Flickr.com for iPad UI
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wordpress.com
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open
over 11,500
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evernote.com
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Don’t Settle
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Thank You
Nick [email protected]/NickFloro
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