WCTC 1.1.3: Project Map
This video delves into the folowing lessons;
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Introduction:
- Recap of high-level project summary and granular questioning in project planning.
- Emphasis on how audience, viewing devices, location, and viewing mode impact authoring style and content complexity.
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Project Mapping:
- Overview of the last stage of project planning involving the creation of a project map or storyboard.
- Recommendation to build detailed project maps for early projects, becoming more intuitive with experience.
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Visualization Example:
- Utilization of the built-in project mapping tool in the document with acknowledgment of its complexity.
- Demonstrative connection to the experienced project, showing main menu flows and corresponding user interactions.
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User Flow Considerations:
- Importance of visualizing and planning for the end-user experience.
- Example scenario of a multi-step assembly procedure and the decision to structure steps based on the duration of completion (one day or multiple days).
- Consideration of including an overview and understanding user goals for effective project mapping.
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Conclusion:
- Highlighting the importance of aligning the project map with the end user's needs and goals.