MVP Process Template
Description
A structured workflow template guides product teams through four sequential phases of Minimum Viable Product development: from initial user research to validated prototypes. Each phase contains specific methods and deliverables to ensure systematic progression from concept to testable product.
Phase Structure & Color Coding
Phase 1: User Research & Analysis
Conceptual Inquiry, Personas, Empathy Map, Stakeholder Map, User Experience Map, Heuristic Evaluation
Phase 2: Defining & Scoping
Inception Deck, Storyboard, Skateboard, Elevator Pitch, Flow Diagram, Stories, Story Map, Agile Schedule
Phase 3: Prototyping
Sketches, Wireframes, Paper Prototype, Mockups, Function Prototype, Just-in-Time Design
Phase 4: Usability Testing
Paper Prototype, Usability Testing, Pair Testing, Controlled Experiments, Heuristic Evaluation, Cognitive Walkthrough
Primary Use Cases
New product development initiatives
Feature validation before full development
Startup product launches
Redesign projects requiring user validation
Cross-functional team alignment on product direction
Template Benefits
Provides clear phase gates, reduces development risk, ensures user-centered design, and creates shared understanding across product, design, and development teams.
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Khawaja Rizwan
