Systems & Processes for Creatives

But I’m a creative!I know. Me, too.

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The inside of my brain

proc·ess1

ˈpräˌses,ˈprōˌses/nouna series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

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Why bother?

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Processes give us a roadmap.

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Systems and processes help us do a good job.

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Processes help us

lead clients.

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Processes mean less time reinventing the wheel.

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Helps get everyone on the same page.

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Systems + processes are how it gets done.

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The work is what is getting done.

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The end goal is why we’re doing it.Don’t forget this.

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What is the site’s purpose?Don’t forget this.

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Our Process

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Our Process

DevelopmentDesignDiscovery

ResearchSitemap

Tech Brief

WireframesStyle TilesMockups

TemplatesFunctionality

Client Questionnaire

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● Client’s Organization● Client’s Customers, Clients or Supporters● Client’s Competitors● Brand● Website

Sitemap

A Slickplan Sitemap

Tech Brief

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● Content Types● Templates● Forms● Sitemap● Search● User permissions

Wireframe

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Style Tile

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Visual Mockups

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Website Development

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● Templates● Forms● Plugins● Functionality● 301 redirects● SSL certificate

Content

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Setting up your own

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Write down steps you already take.

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Look to the past for challenges.

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One process does not fit all projects.

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Shiny Process Syndrome is a real thing (I made up).

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Ooooo, Trello! And Asana?! Or Todoist ... No wait, Basecamp!

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Nothing is less productive than to make more efficient what should not be done at all.

– Peter Drucker

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Changing our habits is hard.Due to our human brains.

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Commit to it.

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It’s a process.Not once and done.

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Resources

● Unstoppable Basecamp● Designing to Delight● Elle and Company

Blog + Webinars● Get Back to Design Podcast● Smashing Magazine’s “Following a Web Design Process”

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