⟩ Explain How to Build the Plan - Analyze the product?
1. Analyze the product.
► What to Analyze
o Users (who they are and what they do)
o Operations (what it’s used for)
o Product Structure (code, files, etc.)
o Product Functions (what it does)
o Product Data (input, output, states, etc.)
o Platforms (external hardware and software)
► Ways to Analyze
o Perform product/prototype walkthrough.
o Review product and project documentation.
o Interview designers and users.
o Compare w/similar products.
► Possible Work Products
o Product coverage outline
o Annotated specifications
o Product Issue list
► Status Check
o Do designers approve of the product coverage outline?
o Do designers think you understand the product?
o Can you visualize the product and predict behavior?
o Are you able to produce test data (input and results)?
o Can you configure and operate the product?
o Do you understand how the product will be used?
o Are you aware of gaps or inconsistencies in the design?
o Do you have remaining questions regarding the product?
