Why Use Chimera Web Design?
I understand that the choice of designer is very important to the overall success of your project.
You need to know that you can work with the designer from initial conception to finished product
without delay, distractions or unnecessary stress. Standardized, streamlined processes, along with a solid
commitment to the client, helps steer things in the right direction.
Although too much planning at the start can be wasted time (we all know things can change), accurate
project outlines, agreed delivery dates and set milestones help make things manageable.
At Chimera Web Design I do spend time at the outset making sure I know exactly what you want, when you want
it and within what budget. I also make sure YOU know I know. That way everyone is one the same page right from the start.
The Design Process
Initial Project Specification:
Everyone benefits if the scope of the project is clearly defined at the start. I will sit down with you and define exactly
what you want your project to achieve.
This specification will detail what is part of the project, what isn't and what features
maybe included at a later date. By sticking to the specification, deadlines are maintained and budgets
don't explode.
The initial specification may simply be what you consider to be a minimum working set of features, ready to be built on and extended,
or maybe you want to build a 'complete-at-launch' project, with nothing further needing to be done.
Realistic Goals:
The overall timeframe for the project and the desired features need to be achieveable. No one wins if you set out to fail.
But by outlining what is going to be included, and when, success is more likely to happen.
Sign Off On Milestones:
Once sub-goals are attained and tested, the client signs off and that part of the project is considered complete.
Breaking the project down into milestones helps keep the design team focused, the client up to date and the project manageable.
Project Completion:
All goals have been signed off and the project functions as specified in the initial brief. At this point the client signs off
on the project as a whole. Congratulations! Your project is complete.
Flexibility
We know all know things change, needs change, budgets change. So flexibility needs to be built into every step along
the way. To help stay flexible but still productive Chimera Web Design follows standard agile design practises.
When things change I'll work with you keep things on track.