Stickies, Standups, and Skyscrapers
A User ExperienceCase Study In
Collaboration and Communication
@tmccarley#AgileUX#aab2013
A bit about me
The Divide
The Challenge
Our Flavor of Agile
The Product Team
Stickies & Stickies
Stickies come from everywhere
Standups: not just for developers
Switching Focus
Be prepared to be uncomfortable
Embrace Transparency
Everyone is a designer
ALL IN
Seal of Approval
Missing the Big Picture
Transparent Enough
Long Journey to Success
Questions?
Remember…
• Anything can become a Stickie• Everyone should attend Standups• Be prepared to switch your focus• It’s OK to be uncomfortable• Be as transparent as you can• Everyone can be a designer• Keep iterating
AND HAVE FUN!
References:Will Evans: http://uxmag.com/articles/the-design-of-design-studio
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