[Sigia-l] 'Process+Tools+Guidelines' to do the right thing!

[Katherine Marshak]

Hi Pradyot, 
The question of what UI processes to use within a RUP framework is a
great one. At my company we've tailored RUP to include more
user-centered design approaches. Specifically, we've done the following:
 -- added an IA role with IA activities that produce site maps,
wireframes, etc. 
 -- added a usability evaluator role that plans and conducts heuristic
reviews & lab-based empirical usability testing
 -- added other roles, activities, and artifacts related to creative
design, content, branding, etc. 

We perform specific user-centered design activities (usually
iteratively) within the RUP phases of Inception, Elaboration,
Construction, and Transition. (see
http://www.iconprocess.com/iconProcess/phases.php for details).  

Our approach to the user experience discipline (which for us replaces
RUP's requirements discipline) is explained at
http://www.iconprocess.com/iconProcess/ueWorkflow.php. These activities
integrate with RUP activities for defining use cases, etc.

If you have more questions or want details on our approach, feel free to
contact me off list. 

best regards,
Kathy Marshak, Director of Process Development 
IconMedialab | www.iconmedialab.com 
IconProcess | www.iconprocess.com  
Training | www.training.iconmedialab.com 
voice: + 1 636 530 7776