Sketching As a Communication and Collaboration Tool.

Sketching As a Communication and Collaboration Tool.

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  A Sketch isWorth a Thousand Words sketching as a communication and collaboration tool aaron irizarry product designer Nasdaq OMX @aaroni
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  Communication is oneof the largest hurdles we face in the product design process.
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  Sketching can helpus communicate and collaborate better, by filling in gaps created by varied understandings and experiences.
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  Sketching is avisual aide that will help communicate product concepts, flows, and designs.
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  Sketching can beused to quickly communicate concepts and direction to stakeholders helping get them on board earlier in the design process.
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  When there seemsto be a roadblock in communication during a meeting you can use sketching as tool to open up communication by visualizing ideas and concepts out in the open.
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  “Words are powerful,but sometimes they don't cut it. We can try to describe what we are imagining, but a diagram often gets us to a common ground quicker.” ~ Jared Spool
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  Sketching is foreveryone You really only need to be able to draw a square, a circle, a triangle, and a wavy line to sketch design concepts and flows.
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  Sketching allows usto quickly communicate ideas to other teams members during collaborative exercises. Sketching also allows for rapid exploration and idea generation.
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  Things to keepin mind. You don’t have to be an artist to sketch. Sketching is a quick way to vet your own ideas. Anytime is a good time to sketch. Sketch in whatever way works best for you.
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  Tools Sketchpads. White Boards. Copic Markers(or any pen). Drafting dots or Painters Tape. iPevo web cam for sharing remotely.
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  iPevo Remote Sharing Realtime preview of sketches iPevo Camera pointed at sketches and tattoos.
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  As with allthings the key is finding what works best for you in the context of your organization and with your clients. Don’t be intimidated by self imposed limitations or concern over buy in, start small, every bit helps contribute to positive progress.
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  Resources Sketching: The VisualThinking Power Tool - Mike Rohde iPevo Document Sharing Web Camera Why We Sketch - Jared Spool The Fear of Sketching - Yaron Schoen Sketching User Experiences - Bill Buxton Sketching Interfaces - Michael Angeles The Sketchnote Handbook - Mike Rohde Sketching Interfaces - Sam Smith & Jason Mesut
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  Thank you. aaron irizarry @aaroni thisisaaronslife.com discussingdesign.com