Problem
To design and build a web app for a leadership development company. The web app had to perform multiple functions. Including a chat system, notifications, private cloud and a coaching call scheduler.
Challenge
To build the app quickly to a deadline of 12 months. We had a waiting blue chip client waiting! We had the resource of three people initially. A UI/UX designer (myself), a Lead developer and a Project Manager.
Solution
We adopted the Agile scrum methodology. Each Sprint lasted no more than 4 weeks. Each Sprint consisted of Sprint planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint review and a Sprint retrospective. Workflow software Trello was used to help organise the team. User stories were created and then placed into Epics when necessary. The Epics then dictated the Sprint order. Low fidelity wireframes were produced via sketches on cards and also in Figma. High fidelity wireframes, concepts and the final UI was all designed in Figma.
Result
We got better at the sprint process as the project progressed. We launched on time. To date, air now has over 7000 registered users. Certain practices from the build have now been adopted by the wider company to improve workflows. We are developing air 2.0.
