Due to the dynamic nature of Agile Development, UX designers need a strong IA to provide a consistent and delightful User Experience. As features are iterated and developed, the IA provides structure and

direction for the project as it flows back and forth through each of phase of the UX Cycle.

Epic Board

Provides input from the business on strategy and requirements.

Planning Board

Shows prioritized features for development and deployment schedule.

WIP Board

Displays team’s current work in progress.

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IA Sitemap UX Cycle

Epic Board Planning Board

UX/UI Board Planning Board

WIP Board Planning Board

90+ Days 90 Days 10 Days 0 Days

Utilizing the UX Cycle & IA Sitemap to Track Progress, Goals and Work Load in a Fluid and Adaptive Environment

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UX/UI Board

Radiates designs for overall team input and creates a connection to upcoming feature development.

UX & IA

Purpose: To understand the relationships and interactions between the three main areas of focus of UX within an Agile environment. Key Advantages: • Ensures UX is involved throughout a product lifecycle • Provides opportunity for more iterations because of the Agile environment • Identifies the current UX Cycle phase of each element on the IA Sitemap

Purpose: To understand and make decisions about where existing and future features belong in the overall information structure. Key Advantages: • Visually maps file structure and architecture to make additional features more easily placed in future iterations • Keeps agile team up-to-date with application structure and organization as well as the user feedback loop

Agile Development “Where the Sitemap Lives”

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