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Tools & resources we use in the Discovery Process Product discovery can be tough for the unprepared. But with the right tools, you will navigate it like a pro! Today, we’re sharing our go-to for turning ideas into reality. 1. Understanding user needs SurveyMonkey or Google Forms for wider reach. Hotjar for website interaction tracking. "The Mom Test" by Rob Fitzpatrick for crafting insightful questions. 2. Market research and competitive analysis Statista and Google Trends for real-time data. Ahrefs for SEO and marketing insights, SWOT analysis frameworks. "Competitive Strategy" by Michael E. Porter for strategic insights. 3. Validating the product concept MindMeister for visual brainstorming. InVision and Figma for interactive prototypes. Lean Startup methodology for MVP and build-measure-learn feedback loop. "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries for validation strategies. 4. Creating user personas and user stories Xtensio for creating detailed user personas. JIRA for organizing and prioritizing stories. "User Story Mapping" by Jeff Patton for a practical guide to user stories. 5. Prototyping and testing Adobe XD and Sketch for high-fidelity designs. UsabilityHub and UserTesting for real user feedback. "Don't Make Me Think" by Steve Krug for usability principles. What’s your experience with product discovery? Share your favorite tools and techniques in the comments! #ProductDiscovery #UserExperience #MarketResearch

🌟 Let's break down some key diagrams: 1. User flow - visually represents the path a user takes through a website or application to accomplish a specific task or goal. 2. Flow chart - visual representation of a process or workflow, showing the sequence of steps and decision points. 3. Use case - description of how a system interacts with its users to achieve specific goals or functions. 4. Customer journey map - visual representation of the steps and touchpoints a customer experiences while interacting with a product or service. 5. Mind map - graphical representation of ideas, concepts, or information, with branches radiating from a central node to illustrate connections and relationships. 6. Entity relationship - describes the associations and interactions between different entities in a database or system, often represented through diagrams. 7. Sequence - refers to the order and flow of interactions or actions a user takes within a digital interface to achieve a specific task or goal. #userexperience #userinterface #designtips #uxprocess #uitips #uitrends #uxinspiration #uiinspiration #mentorbeep #mentorship #uiux #webdesign #interfacedesign

To Bootcamp or not to Bootcamp There are many ways to learn product design nowadays but which one is the best? In short: it depends on your learning style and how much time and money you have available. But a completed Bootcamp or a certificate won't guarantee you landing a job, so learning about business needs, marketing, client acquisition or personal branding is a must these days. If you want to know more about this and how you can prepare yourself to unlock the door into the design world, tune in next Wednesday to my live event with Tomi where we speak about our design journeys and what worked for us. Signup link in the comments! #uxdesign #productdesign #careerdevelopment

Design is a constant journey of exploration whether is learning a new tool or improving on user experience. We should stay curious and committed to our personal growth. Happy new month Hero section of task management landing page.

🖥️ Prototyping 101 for Beginners🚀 🌟 Once your wireframes are ready, it's time to make them interactive! 🎨 Prototyping lets you test and visualize your design in action. It’s a crucial step that helps you understand how users will navigate and interact with your product. 🚀 💡 Tip 1: Start with low-fidelity prototypes to test basic functionality before moving to high-fidelity designs. 💡 Tip 2: Share your prototype with users for quick feedback—don’t wait for a perfect version! Prototypes bridge the gap between ideas and real user experiences. Give it a try and see your design come to life! ⚡ Start learning and implementing today!✨ #Prototyping #UXDesign #DesignForBeginners #UserExperience #UIDesign #DesignProcess #InteractionDesign

🚀 Exciting Update: Just completed the Google course on "Building Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes"! 🌐💡 Thrilled to share that I've successfully navigated through the ins and outs of creating impactful wireframes and prototypes. 🎨✨ This course provided invaluable insights into streamlining the design process and bringing ideas to life. 🔍 What I learned: ✅ Wireframing essentials ✅ Prototyping techniques ✅ User-centered design principles ✅ Collaboration tools for seamless teamwork 🌟 Why it matters: In today's fast-paced digital landscape, efficient design is key. Whether you're a seasoned designer or a newbie in the field, mastering wireframing and prototyping opens doors to innovation and user-centric solutions. 👩💻 Ready to elevate your design game? Dive into the course and watch your ideas transform into compelling user experiences! #GoogleCourse #Wireframing #Prototyping #DesignThinking #DigitalInnovation #AlwaysLearning

Diving into Product Design - Week #07. Quick update from my product design Bootcamp at Memorisely. After three weeks of exploration, we're diving into the define and ideation phase. Exciting, yes! But also tricky, as you need to balance being super precise on your problem statement and super open-minded to welcome all possible solutions! Here are the tools that helped me organize my thoughts as we move forward: 1. “How might we ...?" Transforming our discoveries into simple "How might we ...?" questions to ensure we focus on the right problems. 2. SWCDUO Using the SWCDUO framework (Strength, Weakness, Content, Design, User Experience, Opportunity) to gain insights into our competitors. 3. Information Architecture Breaking down our product's content into smaller pieces to understand every detail. 4. Crazy 8 Generating 8 ideas in 8 minutes to avoid filtering ideas. Cheers to all the insights and fresh skills from this week. #learningproductdesign #UXUI #Bootcamp

The more obsessed you become with user flows, the better your solution to a problem turns out to be. A simple way to make sure you're taking the entire flow into account - while talking about the product, ask: "WTF" - What's the flow? Thinking about instantaneous screens or situations lacks context and causes issues in the long run. Don't let anyone tell you high level changes on just one screen. Discuss the journey while keeping the persona in mind, chart out the flow (digital or on paper) and only then jump to wireframing.

🔥 Day 11 #20DaysinPDWithAA Unleash the Power of User Flow! Welcome to Day 11 of our 20-day product design challenge! Today, we're diving into the exciting world of user flow! This crucial aspect of product design helps you craft a seamless user experience, making your product a joy to use. Basic Tools: 1. User Flow Diagrams: Visualize the user's journey, highlighting each step and decision point. It's like mapping a treasure hunt, leading users to their desired outcome! 2. User Personas: Create fictional characters representing your target audience. Get to know their goals, behaviors, and pain points, and design with them in mind! 3. Wireframing: Sketch interface designs, focusing on layout and functionality. It's like building a blueprint for a dream home - user-friendly and efficient! 4. Prototyping: Test usability and user experience with interactive, high-fidelity designs. Watch your ideas come to life! 5. User Journey Mapping: Visualize the user's experience, highlighting touchpoints, emotions, and opportunities for growth. It's like creating a personalized travel guide, ensuring a smooth journey! Symbols: 1. Ovals: Representing start and end points, like the beginning and end of an adventure! 2. Rectangles: Symbolizing processes or actions, like the building blocks of a thrilling story! 3. Diamonds: Indicating decision points or conditional logic, like the twists and turns of a puzzle! 4. Arrows: Connecting steps and showing the flow, like the path to a hidden treasure! 5. Lines: Representing the user's path, with solid lines indicating the primary flow and dashed lines showing alternative paths, like the journey itself! Master these tools and symbols, and you'll be crafting user flows that delight and engage in no time! #AfricaAgility #GITBootcampCohort #AfricanGirlsInTechBootcamp #GITBootcampC7Challenge

So update on my journey, this week, I dived into advanced research, usability testing, and road mapping in my product management course. Hands-on experience with Figjam and Optimal Workshop made learning practical and insightful. With FigJam, our Collaborative brainstorming and visual frameworks were brought to life. Interactive and intuitive, FigJam made complex concepts easier to grasp and share. Optimal Workshop is a game-changer for usability testing. Insights into user behavior helped us identify key areas for improvement. Card sorting validated our designs, ensuring products are functional and intuitive. Thank you TechWitsClan Solutions These tools bridged the gap between theory and practice, proving invaluable in product management. #ProductManagement #UsabilityTesting #learnandgrowwithtechwitsclan #techwitsclan #cohort2 #productmanagement #FigJam #OptimalWorkshop #LearningByDoing