Start with the user's task
Define the problem a user needs to solve before listing screens or features. Check the current process, the devices involved, and the places where an app would remove real effort. Keep the original result alongside the updated version.
Test the supported browser and device range with representative workflows. Include keyboard use and form error handling. Keep approvals with someone who can confirm the business facts.
Make the plan fit your market
Discuss whether users in Portland need appointments, field-service access, local inventory, or delivery features. Use the actual workflow to decide whether location data is necessary; do not request device permissions merely because the app serves a local market. Use verified business information when addressing the Portland audience.
Describe users, tasks, data, and acceptance criteria before choosing technology. A short working prototype can reveal workflow problems earlier than a detailed visual design. Check the rights to photographs, quotations, and licensed material.
- Current accounts and assets
- Verified business information
- Customer questions
- Budget and team capacity
Discuss Your Priorities