Objective: Create a comprehensive feature requirement document for your own mobile app concept
What You'll Learn:
- How to plan and document a UI/UX project
- Essential components of project documentation
- Best practices for clear communication with stakeholders
What You'll Create: A detailed feature requirement document that will serve as the foundation for your app design in future lessons
Project documentation defines the objectives, scope, requirements, and plans for a project. It provides:
- Clarity - Clear understanding of project goals and expectations
- Communication - Effective tool for stakeholders, designers, developers, and clients
- Planning - Helps with resource allocation, timeline estimation, and risk management
- Accountability - Reference point for project progress and deliverables
One. Introduction and Overview
- Project background, context, objectives, and expected outcomes
2. Target Audience and User Personas
- Detailed descriptions of end-users, demographics, needs, and challenges
3. Features and Requirements
- Functional Requirements: Core features and how they work
- Non-Functional Requirements: Performance, usability, security considerations
4. User Stories and Scenarios
- Features described from user's perspective: "As a [user], I want [feature] so that [benefit]"
- Real-world scenarios and edge cases
5. Scope and Limitations
- What is included and excluded from the project
6. Assumptions and Dependencies
- External factors, third-party services, and project dependencies
7. Timeline and Milestones
- Project phases, key deliverables, and completion dates
- Be Clear and Concise - Use simple language, avoid jargon
- Stay Organized - Use headings, bullet points, consistent formatting
- Include Visuals - Diagrams and mockups aid understanding
- Keep Updated - Maintain current documentation as project evolves
You will be designing your mobile app. Think of an app idea you're passionate about - something that solves a problem, connects people, or simply brings joy.
Need Inspiration? Consider concepts like:
- A language learning app :emoji:
- A social platform for artists :art:
- A fitness tracker with personalized challenges :emoji:️
- A recipe app with interactive cooking guides :emoji:️
- A mental wellness app with guided meditations :emoji:
- Project Title:
- Brief Description:
- Objectives and Goals:
- Primary Objective:
- Secondary Objectives:
- Age range
- Gender
- Occupation
- Goals and Needs: What does this user hope to achieve using your app?
- Pain Points: What challenges or problems does this user face that your app can solve?
Functional Requirements:
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Feature 1:
- Description: What does the feature do?
- Purpose: Why is this feature important?
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Feature 2:
Non-functional Requirements:
- Performance: Any specific performance criteria (e.g., load times, responsiveness)
- Usability: Requirements related to ease of use and user experience
- Reliability: Expectations for uptime, error rates, and recovery
- Security: Data protection measures, compliance standards
- Compatibility: Platforms, devices, and software versions supported
Write a user story and give the correct acceptance criteria for the story.
Example:
"As a busy parent, I want to order groceries online to save time and manage my household more efficiently."
Acceptance Criteria:
- The user can browse and search for grocery items
- The user can add items to a shopping cart
- The user can schedule a delivery or pickup time
Your User Stories:
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User Story 1: "As a [user persona], I want to [action], so that [benefit]."
- Acceptance Criteria: List specific conditions that must be met for this user story to be complete
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User Story 2:
In Scope:
- Features Included: List all features and functionalities that will be part of this project
Out of Scope:
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Features Excluded: Identify features that are not included in the current project but may be considered for future development
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Limitations: Any constraints that may impact the project (e.g., technical limitations, budget constraints)
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Assumptions: List any assumptions you're making about users, technology, or other aspects of the project
- Example: Users have access to high-speed internet
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Dependencies: Identify external factors or resources the project depends on
- Example: Availability of third-party APIs, reliance on certain technologies
Build your timeline for the whole project development and how long it will take for a milestone to be completed for a 3-month project.
Example:
- Milestone One: Completion of the feature requirement document
- Milestone 2: Finalization of wireframes
- Milestone 3: Development of high-fidelity prototypes
- Milestone 4: Usability testing and revisions
- Milestone 5: Project completion and presentation
Projected Timeline:
Mini Project 1 Worksheet
Once you've completed your feature requirement document:
Submit Your Work Here: Submission Form