Documentation (The 5th D of the Double Diamond Model)
Why do need to document our design process??
Better workflow within the team
Design documentation is a critical vehicle for keeping designers and developers on the same page, enabling designers, development and product teams to have a better flow in terms of productivity.
“Where did the money go?”
It also provides transparency on every step taken by the design team, providing a clear answer to the “where did the money go” question.
Replication of end result
Replicating good results and ensuring that no information is lost.
Hidden gold
There might be gold hidden in the original set of sketches for another project. Great design documentation from one project can provide the framework for developing winning strategies for other projects.
Case study
Many marketing departments look to translate project successes into case studies to demonstrate company’s bright future.
Clarify of your unique value proposition
Documentation allows you to clarify your unique value proposition, you provide a very clear message of what problem the product can solve, illustrating its usefulness to the market. It provides overviews and descriptions of the product that is being created and ensures that it engages the target for further financial commitment.
Patent and originality proof
Documentation is crucial when you apply for a product patent where it is necessary to provide a written document which comprises of product specification and description to prove originality of your design.
Can save you from false allegations
In case of a lawsuit against a designer for injuries caused by a product can be worn or lost depending on whether there are records showing that best design practices were used to develop the product and that professional design procedures were followed.
Communicate and convince stakeholders
A design document is quite simply an effective way to communicate with interested audience. They will want to know what your design decisions are and why your decisions are worthy and reasonable decisions. Documentation is helpful to not only communicate the value of the product to external stakeholders, but internal stakeholders as well. It ensures that there is no miscommunication. It is also critical for convincing decision-makers to approve the project and move it forward.
Record your contribution
Documenting the design process and recording feedback helps your business to monitor the contribution of design in its success.
Click on this link to know more about benefits of documenting your design process and learn how to do it yourself:
https://medium.com/dali-lab/document-your-design-process-to-367ee88d5d7f
Resources:
https://www.intelligaia.com/6-benefits-to-design-documentation.php
http://steensolutions.com/2015/12/5-reasons-why-design-documentation-is-important/
https://medium.muz.li/the-importance-of-documentation-to-a-successful-design-process-7da691319e68
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