Many web designers are muddled through their way to successful web application design. Like any other creative process, this also should be handled with a defined and structured approach; otherwise, things can easily go wrong anywhere between the start and the finish.
The process of designing a website or a web application can be divided into the following six phases:
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Project defining Site structuring Visual designing Site development Testing Launch
Here is some detail of each phase:
Project Defining: This is the beginning of the process where the client should be interviewed for the exact project requirement and scope defining. The designer needs to be highly interactive with the client during this phase as it is extremely important that any project outlining done here is with mutual understanding. This involves understanding the business' persona, establishing initial technical specifications, creating project timeline, and doing initial maintenance planning.
Site Structuring: This phase involves designing of the site architecture, which includes creation of a content/functionality outline, site diagram, diagrams for page descriptions, and wireframes.
Visual Designing: Once the site structure is confirmed, the designer should start working on the design patterns for the layout. After creating drafts of the possible versions, he can take the feedback or suggestions of the client on refining and then make the final selection.
Site Development: This is a crucial phase where the initial technical specifications should be confirmed or refined, the project timeline should be reviewed and adjusted if needed, and based on this, application building and integration should be undertaken.
Testing: Before declaring the completion of web application process, the application should undergo a quality assurance testing. By prioritizing the issues, a final site refining can be done.
Launch: Obtaining a complete guide on the application designing/development style can help later on to solve any issues. The application is finally launched and a maintenance plan is implemented.
The Structure of Web Application Design Process APPLICATION
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