Product workshops helped get the complete picture of the application
WAGO is a world-renowned manufacturer of innovative electrical wiring connection components and comprehensive industrial and building automation solutions.
The client needed to create a product for a specific internal audience. The idea was to create a social application for electricians and electrical wholesalers, enabling them to share their work results in an internal network of specialists.
Methods
More clarification of how the application works and comprehensive technical analysis
Our client provided a document outlining key business and non-functional requirements, along with initial ideas for implementation. However, it lacked detailed process mapping and technical specifications, prompting the client to initiate a product workshop for further clarification and analysis.
As part of the pre-implementation phase, we reviewed the provided materials to prepare for the workshop. Our focus was on understanding the available information and developing potential implementation paths based on stakeholder input.
Proceedings of the product workshops
The product workshop lasted three days and aimed at helping the client understand the application’s operation and project preparation for the development team. The various techniques used during the sessions facilitated understanding of the multiple stages of the application’s operation.
Discovery phase – Day 1
In this phase, we focused primarily on a thorough analysis of the target audience and needs research. During the discovery phase, we studied step by step the characteristics of the product and the needs of the users and determined the value we could deliver through the application.
Event Storming – Day 2
After gathering information about the product’s users,we created a visualization of the application’s processes. We analyzed its performance by examining the specific events that take place at each stage. For this purpose, the team of specialists was divided into three groups, each working on a particular functional area. We wrote down all events on colored cards showing the system’s operation path. Then the members of each group exchanged so that everyone got a complete picture of the project.
Sketching views – Day 3
On the next day, we worked with project views. Using the “Crazy Eights” method, we created simple sketches of the application’s views and, based on them, built a user flow diagram that defines how the user acts in the application.
Materials for the client
Key Results Delivered
Plan needed to create MVP with full analysis of functional requirements
We planned an effective implementation plan for the developed project, with the selected key functionalities to be built.
Digital documentation of User Journey Diagram
The client received a complete package of materials, including the effect of the work on the Miro board, along with a reflection of the process in the application.
Accurate cost estimation
The data we collected during the product workshop facilitated assessing the project's complexity. This influenced obtaining a fairly accurate cost estimate.
Review from our client
I appreciate the ideas and experience they brought with them. As well as honesty with no sales chit chat.
You could see that they have a lot of fun while working with us on the project. The cooperation with Studio Software give us knowledge that we needed so we made our decision based not on a hunch but data. After workshop company prepared for us processes description, interactive prototype and very detail technical specification.– Aleksander CzechMarketing Manager, Wago
