Designers, developers, product managers, and product owners play essential roles in UX processes at startups. Here's a more detailed look at how their roles could play out at Juriba:
- Designers: Designers are responsible for the visual and interactive aspects of a product or service. They work to create a user interface that is intuitive, easy to use, and visually appealing. Designers also conduct user research to understand user needs and behaviors and create wireframes and prototypes to test and iterate on designs. In addition, designers work with developers to ensure that the design can be implemented efficiently and effectively. We currently have two designers - Michael and Kennedy, who are working as UX Designers. At the moment there is no Lead designer and also the absence of a team synergy. There is a play of individuality as collaboration is disenfranchised. To strengthen the design team, it is advisable for the designers to play peer review with each other. A midweek design sync to share ideas and review the tasks each is working on. All reports should be taken to the Product Owner, for every back-and-forth review. The Product Manager should only weigh in once a week for overall feedback and sign-off. Either Michael or Kennedy should be prepped and grown into a Lead (unless the company chooses to hire someone else specifically for this role0 The relevance of a lead comes in representing a design as a team, helping sign off on minor fixes, and overseeing design system maintenance.
- Developers: Developers are responsible for bringing the design to life. They work to build the product or service, translating the design into functional code. Developers work closely with designers to ensure that the design can be implemented efficiently and effectively. They also work with product managers and product owners to ensure that the product meets user needs and business goals.
- Product managers: Product managers are responsible for defining and executing the product strategy. They work to understand user needs and market trends and use this information to define the product roadmap. Product managers also work closely with designers and developers to ensure that the product meets user needs and business goals. They prioritize features, manage timelines, and work to ensure that the product is delivered on time and within budget. Neil and Andrew should be freed up to focus on more important roadmap needs. They should come in only for once-a-week feedback and design signoff. Also during feature prioritization sessions, to decide what gets designed in a sprint.
- Product owners: Product owners are responsible for the product backlog, prioritizing features, and ensuring that the product meets user needs and business goals. They work closely with product managers to ensure that the product roadmap is aligned with the overall product strategy. Product owners also work with designers and developers to ensure that the product meets user needs and is delivered on time and within budget. Product Owners - Kate and Sana, should play direct liaisons with the design team and stage stakeholder collaboration.