Stage 1: Discovery
In this stage, we spend time analyzing and deconstructing the documentation, any pre-existing wireframes or application screens – if applicable, conduct internal discussions regarding design direction & user experience, and external meetings with stakeholders. User Research and Interviews would fall under the Discovery stage if necessary.

Stage 2: Initial Prototype Design
After an initial kick-off meeting with our client via telephone, email or web conference, we begin prototyping the application’s main layout, navigation and visual design language, along with quantifying the ease-of-use of the interaction & experience design. This typically takes 5-10 business days, depending on the application’s complexity. Once The Skins Factory has a viable prototype candidate(s) they are presented to the client for review, where your team will have a chance to decide which direction to take the main screen and whatever modifications are needed. During this stage, we explore the fundamental underlying DNA for the visual design language. Once the main candidate is approved, we move on to Stage 3: Propagation.

Stage 3: Propagation
Once the final prototype is approved, The Skins Factory will work its way through the scope of work systematically – section by section, working closely with your team. The design language from the approved prototype will be adapted & deployed to the remaining screens, as we establish & enhance the ongoing interaction and user experience throughout the application.

Stage 4: Source File Assembly
Once Stage 3 has been completed & approved, the deliverables are organized into a core set of Adobe Photoshop CC .PSD file(s) containing optimized (merged into as few compositing layers as possible) graphics for each distinct graphical element and any associated states ready for export by your code developers. We are also adept at using Sketch, if your developers would prefer that format. This would be requested before starting the project.