UX expert
4 Months (collaboration)
8 UX experts
Each domain 1 Project Owner
2 concept responsable per Domain
1 Scrum Master
4 Developers
2 Speakers
1 Project Lead
Sketch, CDDB, Confluence & Jira
Wireframing implementation
Detailed documentation
(Applying a Disciplined Scrum Methodology Focused on Client Requirements)
4 Domains (my workload consisted of managing four domains, a responsibility shared with another UX expert)
Our approach to design collaboration was uniquely structured, distinctly separating UX and UI teams. Unlike many environments where these disciplines overlap, our UX team closely coordinated with product owners, concept creators, and developers.
We engaged in weekly grooming meetings to clarify any doubts concerning refinements and align on project requirements.
Sprints were scheduled bi-weekly, where we aimed to have corrections discussed in the grooming sessions ready for implementation. Throughout my four-month involvement, there was a singular final delivery, a critical phase in UX where the completed work was formally handed over and integrated into the broader project.
Documentation played a big role in our process. We utilized Jira to meticulously record who had worked on each wireframe and the specific amendments made. Moreover, Daimler employs a comprehensive database, known as "CDDB," to track the number of screens in each wireframe. It was essential to update this database with any changes made during the project, specifying which screens of the refined concept had been altered.
While it's true that I was not involved in the initial creative process, my role was strictly defined by the requirements of the client and the product owner. In this setting, my tasks were to implement their directives without deviation, ensuring precision in following their specifications without the liberty to alter components on my own. This approach emphasized strict adherence to the client’s needs and ensured that all modifications were approved and directed by them.
My time at Daimler was relatively brief, as it was just a collaboration while I was simultaneously working on the Vinfast project, maintaining wireframes for both. I quickly learned that Mercedes operates with meticulous precision, like a Swiss watchmaker. That was especially evident in Daimler's rigorous documentation processes. Once these procedures were mastered, they could be recalled almost from memory.
Our role as a digital consultancy was to document and update these processes, ensuring that new designers could have a smooth and swift onboarding experience. I had the opportunity to update these processes, making them accessible in written form and incorporating more visually engaging, didactic learning materials. This approach proved invaluable for new designers, who often found this the most challenging aspect to grasp.
The implementation phase was highly collaborative, following the Scrum methodology. In our regular meetings, we typically refined the product with minimal issues. This cooperative environment facilitated effective teamwork and enhanced the overall project flow, leading to successful outcomes with fewer complications.