This project was bananas, here's why
- replacing a designer on VERY short notice
- working with technical stakeholders in a high-stakes environment
- modernizing a process that relied on multiple tools
a lot of moving parts, varied priorities, inadequate tooling.
Everyday, the world's need for energy continues to grow. In meeting this demand, engineers and architects produce highly complex facilities which require design reviews before they are realized.
The client has acknowledged the need for design review, setting up a dedicated team to manage worldwide construction in real-time. Due to shifting priorities, the technology tooling provided to the team had been ad-hoc. A suite of tools left gaps and the job of managing took away from the ultimate goal of scrutinizing design
The client has acknowledged the need for design review, setting up a dedicated team to manage worldwide construction in real-time. Due to shifting priorities, the technology tooling provided to the team had been ad-hoc. A suite of tools left gaps and the job of managing took away from the ultimate goal of scrutinizing design
replacing a designer on short notice
When I arrived, it was on the heels of the outgoing lead designer. The modern agile process helps, but also hinders. Here's why: less than two weeks on the ground, the team turned to me to produce a roadmap for the next two months of work.
I spent my time creating user flows.
- showed the team I was not afraid to look at big picture, and would advocate for it
- organized the UX team to start the design process off with vision and a reference
- working with technical stakeholders in a high-stakes environment
Process engineers are not welcoming to change. Understandably so. They have to follow a strict protocol while working asynchronously with project teams who are focused on delivery. Having auditors is never fun.