Tag Archives: agile

Experiencing the Experience: The Case for Prototyping

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Jeff Gothelf

I realized this week that in a traditional web app design scenario there end up being three review cycles: Wireframe review – ensuring all the elements are on the page, hierarchically correct and flowing logically from screen to screen. Confirming … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Phase 2 vs The Shiny Object

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jeff Gothelf

“We’ll take care of it in Phase 2.” Famous last words. This is the cry of compromise. It’s a phrase that echoes the silenced screaming of a thousand designers agreeing to less than 100% of the approved design being launched. … Continue reading →

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Agile 2010

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Jeff Gothelf

I just returned from a week in hot, sweaty and rainy Orlando, FL where I spent the bulk of my time at the Agile 2010 conference. It was my first time at such a specialized, non-design conference and I was … Continue reading →

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Lean IA: Getting out of the deliverables business

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Jeff Gothelf

Updated: This topic has been expanded with a broader focus from Lean IA to Lean UX. The full essay version of the topic can be found on Smashing Magazine while the most recent presentation deck version can be found on … Continue reading →

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We are all designers

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Jeff Gothelf

I work in an Agile shop. It’s been challenging making the transition and we’re still far from comfortable but we’re making progress. There are many changes to the way “we’ve always designed” when adopting an Agile philosophy. This post will … Continue reading →

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Can an existing org get real?

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Jeff Gothelf

I just finished reading @37Signals product design/development manifesto, “Getting Real.” I came out on the other side of this read so full of energy — motivated to go back to work in the morning, fire everyone except my favorite developer … Continue reading →

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