THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE

Question 1

What phases are the product development life cycle?

Answer 1

Brainstorm,Define,Design,Test and Launch

Question 2

What are the key points of brainstorm stage?

Answer 2

Team diversity crucial for effective brainstorming.
User feedback and surveys guide idea generation.
Competitor analysis ensures product fills a market gap.
Understanding user problems and feedback is vital.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the define stage in the product development life cycle?

Answer 3

To establish product specifications and objectives.

Question 4

How does the team narrow down the focus of the product idea during define stage?

Answer 4

Selecting specific user problems to address and features to include.

Question 5

What role do UX designers and product leads play in defining the scope of the project?

Answer 5

UX Designers assisting in focusing the idea towards user experience aspects. Product Leads defining the overall scope and objectives of the project.

Question 6

How does the research conducted during the brainstorm stage assist in the define stage?

Answer 6

Research Utilization: Using insights gathered from user research to pinpoint user problems accurately.

Question 7

What is the significance of wireframing in the design stage of the product development life cycle?

Answer 7

Wireframing: Initial step, outlining the structure of the product.

Question 8

Explain the role of UX writers in the design stage and provide examples of tasks they might undertake.

Answer 8

• Collaborate in the design stage.
• Responsible for tasks such as writing button labels and other copy within wireframes and prototypes.

Question 9

How do UX designers ensure that product specifications from the define stage are included in the design stage?

Answer 9

Inclusion of Product Specifications from Define Stage: Ensure all outlined specifications are integrated.

Question 10

Describe the importance of ensuring intuitive design and user flow in the design stage.

Answer 10

Ensuring Intuitive Design and User Flow: Verify that all design elements fit together in a coherent and intuitive manner.

Question 11

Describe two options for testing prototypes during the product development test stage.

Answer 11

• Two options for testing:
  
  1. Functional prototype using design tools like Figma or Adobe XD
  2. Internal, stakeholder, and external tests

Question 12

What are the three phases of testing that designs go through during the test stage?

Answer 12

• Three phases of testing:
  
  1. Internal tests for technical glitches and usability (alpha testing)
  2. Stakeholder tests for alignment with company vision, legal guidelines, and regulations
  3. External tests with potential users for user experience evaluation (beta testing)

Question 13

Who typically conducts the tests during the product test stage, and what is their responsibility?

Answer 13

UX researcher typically responsible for running tests.Gathering and implementing feedback is critical

Question 14

Why is the product development life cycle described as non-linear, and what does this mean for teams during the test stage?

Answer 14

Iterative process: Adjustments made based on user feedback, repeated testing until minimal friction

Question 15

What marks the beginning of the launch stage in the product development cycle?

Answer 15

Product released into the world

Question 16

Describe two activities that typically occur during the launch stage.

Answer 16

• Time for celebration and promotion
• Marketing professionals promote on social media, publish press releases

Question 17

What is the purpose of the reflection meeting conducted by program managers during the launch stage?

Answer 17

• Program managers conduct reflection meeting on entire product development life cycle
• Reflection includes evaluating successes, areas for improvement, goal achievement, and adherence to timelines
• Reflection important for process improvement

Question 18

For digital products, what opportunity does the launch stage provide, and what is the typical next step after the launch?

Answer 18

• For digital products, launch is opportunity for further user experience improvement
• After launch, teams often cycle back to design and testing for next version