Tactics to Successfully Scope and Estimate UX Projects
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The document discusses effective tactics for scoping and estimating UX projects, highlighting challenges such as budget constraints and the need for user involvement in the design process. Key statistics from the Standish Group's 2013 Chaos Report illustrate the success rates of projects, showing that only 39% are completed on time and within budget. Five lessons are outlined to improve scoping and estimation, emphasizing the need for clear communication and stakeholder involvement.
Tactics to Successfully Scope and Estimate UX Projects
- 1. Tactics to Successfully Scope and Estimate UX Projects
- 2. Bruno Vilches Project Manager Charles Green Director of Thought Leadership Panelists
- 3. Planning UX projects QUESTIONS #bestUX2016 Is a balance between getting the right amount of user input within the constraints of your project.
- 4. Succesful Challenged Failed Standish Group 2013 Chaos Report 39% 43% 18% QUESTIONS #bestUX2016 • 39% of the projects were successful in delivering a result on time and within budget. • 43% were challenged, meaning they had to scramble or find extra resources. • 18% failed outright, running out of money or time before they could deliver.
- 5. Why is it so hard? ESTIMATING QUESTIONS #bestUX2016 Without an accurate estimate it’s impossible to know how much budget you need to allocate and what variables will impact in the final pricing for the work to be done.
- 6. Pricing models • Hourly rate • Fixed price QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 7. Freelancers have no long-term commitment QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 8. Working with little information QUESTIONS #bestUX2016 Sometimes you might not know what it actually needs to be changed.
- 9. Key principle for all UX projects Involve users in the design process QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 10. Time estimation What do you need to take into account when planning your project? QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 11. 1. Have a defined process QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 12. 2. Break it into pieces QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 13. 3. Record and review data from past projects QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 14. 4. Tell them your budget QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 15. UX project phases The research phase1 The design phase2 The validation phase3 QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 16. Constraints QUESTIONS #bestUX2016 It includes factors such as budget, time available, delivery deadlines, resource availability, information availability, related projects, access to tools, and legal documentation.
- 17. Five lessons to scope and estimate better QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 18. QUESTIONS #bestUX2016 1. Remember that product scope, project scope, and estimates are separate things
- 19. 2. Make sure everyone understands the scope QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 20. QUESTIONS #bestUX2016 3. Involve key stakeholders, including the delivery team and those at your company who will approve and operate the end product, in scoping
- 21. 4. Ask for an estimate that breaks the work down into a detailed list of tasks QUESTIONS #bestUX2016
- 22. 5. Expect some uncertainty levels but ask them in estimates QUESTIONS #bestUX2016