Systems & Processes for Creatives
But I’m a creative!I know. Me, too.
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The inside of my brain
proc·ess1
ˈpräˌses,ˈprōˌses/nouna series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
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Why bother?
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Processes give us a roadmap.
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Systems and processes help us do a good job.
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Processes help us
lead clients.
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Processes mean less time reinventing the wheel.
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Helps get everyone on the same page.
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Systems + processes are how it gets done.
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The work is what is getting done.
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The end goal is why we’re doing it.Don’t forget this.
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What is the site’s purpose?Don’t forget this.
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Our Process
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Our Process
DevelopmentDesignDiscovery
ResearchSitemap
Tech Brief
WireframesStyle TilesMockups
TemplatesFunctionality
Client Questionnaire
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● Client’s Organization● Client’s Customers, Clients or Supporters● Client’s Competitors● Brand● Website
Sitemap
A Slickplan Sitemap
Tech Brief
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● Content Types● Templates● Forms● Sitemap● Search● User permissions
Wireframe
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Style Tile
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Visual Mockups
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Website Development
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● Templates● Forms● Plugins● Functionality● 301 redirects● SSL certificate
Content
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Setting up your own
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Write down steps you already take.
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Look to the past for challenges.
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One process does not fit all projects.
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Shiny Process Syndrome is a real thing (I made up).
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Ooooo, Trello! And Asana?! Or Todoist ... No wait, Basecamp!
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Nothing is less productive than to make more efficient what should not be done at all.
– Peter Drucker
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Changing our habits is hard.Due to our human brains.
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Commit to it.
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It’s a process.Not once and done.
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Resources
● Unstoppable Basecamp● Designing to Delight● Elle and Company
Blog + Webinars● Get Back to Design Podcast● Smashing Magazine’s “Following a Web Design Process”
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