Discover • Explore • Refine

Discover:

Understanding the problem and the target user are first and foremost when starting a new project. I like to immerse myself as much as possible in domain knowledge, learning from experts in the field through interviews and conversation. I think its important for all members of the design team to understand the personal, social-cultural, and physical contexts of a user. I have experience preparing for and leading interviews with users and translating knowledge into the final design. Some of the tools I use in the discovery phase include:

Explore:

After the team has come to a shared understanding of the problem, its time to start thinking outside of the box. What are all the possible ways to meet the needs of the user? What else? What if? Why? 

Refine:

Refinement is not just about coloring in shapes, its bringing the project to life. Its