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Great design is not the only thing that makes f...

Great design is not the only thing that makes for successful projects and happy clients (Chris Michelle-Wells)

If you’re a designer new to UX, it might seem depressing to hear you won’t automatically succeed just on your awesome design skills. However, this can be a good thing. Here’s five things I’ve learned about making successful projects and happy clients - none of them to do with good design.

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August 30, 2012
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  1. UX Australia 2012 Who am I and why am I

    speaking? ? UX Australia 2012
  2. UX Australia 2012 1 2 3 4 5 Five things

    I've learned about making successful projects and happy clients - none of them to do with good design.
  3. UX Australia 2012 1 2 3 4 5 Be clear

    about what you’re delivering Photo courtesy of TheBusyBrain on Flickr
  4. UX Australia 2012 1 2 3 4 5 Be clear

    about what you’re delivering
  5. UX Australia 2012 1 2 3 4 5 Do stuff

    that produces artefacts
  6. UX Australia 2012 1 2 3 4 5 Do stuff

    that produces artefacts
  7. UX Australia 2012 1 2 3 4 5 Keep the

    client informed at key stages Photo courtesy of Enokson on Flickr
  8. UX Australia 2012 1 2 3 4 5 Involve the

    client in the journey Be clear about what you’re delivering Do stuff that produces artefacts Document everything Keep the client informed at key stages
  9. UX Australia 2012 Thank you 1 2 3 4 5

    www.symplicit.com.au Sydney 54 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 Melbourne 757 Bourke Street Docklands VIC 3008