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  • Consistency: design files must adhere to a standard structure (coming soon) so that engineers, designers, and other team members can easily navigate the document.

  • Clarity: all design decisions should be well-documented and components should be labeled according to our naming conventions (WIP).

  • Completeness: every design handoff should include all necessary assets and specifications, ensuring nothing is missed in the transition to development.

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Name of the project

Clearly state the project’s name for easy identification. This should align with our /wiki/spaces/DT/pages/1759019078 (WIP).

Problem statement

Define the problem the design is intended to solve. This should be a succinct description of the user’s pain point or the business challenge being addressed. For example, "users are having difficulty navigating the payment flow, leading to a drop in successful transactions."

User story

The user story provided by the PM (Jira ticket) should be documented here, reflecting the end-user’s need in the format  "As a [user type], I want to [goal], so that I can [benefit]."
View user stories documentation.

Task description

Describe the specific tasks involved in delivering the design solution. This should break down the key steps that the design team will focus on to solve the problem.

Acceptance criteria

This will primarily be provided by the PM (view acceptance criteria documentation) and sets the conditions that need to be met for the design to be approved. However, designers must also consider additional criteria, including:

  • High-level design considerations: ensure the design addresses essential aspects like accessibility (e.g. WCAG compliance), responsive design across devices, and user-friendly flows.

  • Constraints: incorporate typical design limitations such as platform restrictions, technical limitations, or business needs.

Deliverables & success metrics

Define the expected design outputs and how success will be measured.

  • Deliverables: provide wireframes, hi-fi prototypes, interaction documentation, and final assets.

  • Success metrics: example include an increase in transaction completion rate or improved usability scores from user testing.

Relevant links

Include links to related tickets, product requirement documents, research, or any other documentation essential to the project. This ensures easy navigation for stakeholders reviewing the design.

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