NFN Labs' Design and Development process
How to turn your product ideas into reality
NOV 11 2022 • Sonaal Bangera
DEVELOP MVPs
An MVP – or minimum viable product – is a basic version of your product that you can use to start collecting feedback. We like to call it the minimum delightful product. By taking inputs from product requirements and user research we start adding life to the idea through interface design and development.
Interface design includes designs across different platforms like web, mobile apps etc based on the business idea, Interaction design where applicable and pixel perfection. Once complete there is a handoff to the development team.
The development team goes through phases of Backend architecture design, API design, App development (Web, mobile, watch etc), Quality assurance, User acceptance testing and finally deployment.
There are many methods for creating MVPs, and you can choose the one that best suits your particular situation. It’s important to remember that you don’t want to create the finished product with all its bells and whistles. You’re developing a basic prototype to receive feedback on your core functionality. You can even create multiple MVPs, each designed to test specific functionality. This will help you get feedback on the different aspects of your product sooner.
CONFINE YOURSELF TO A SINGLE LANE
Sometimes, especially during the beginning phase of your project, it can be easy to get distracted. Not only do you have to focus on your core functionality, but you also need to consider how that functionality will be delivered. The best way to stay focused is to create a road map that includes all the different aspects of your project – from ideation to delivery. This road map will help you keep your team and stakeholders informed about your progress, and it will help you stay on track throughout the entire project. You’ll also want to create a timeline that includes an overview of each phase of your project and each team member’s responsibilities. This will help you keep on track while you’re working toward your project milestones.
WRAPPING UP
The design and development process is challenging, but it’s also rewarding. By following a proven process and focusing on your customers’ needs, you’re more likely to create a product that they will love. We have followed the same process and shipped world class products. We want to use these learnings and help you to bring your ideas to life in the best possible way.