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BusinessContextAnalysis

ContentPublishing

Information Architecture

InteractionDesign

Visual &Information

Design

ComputerScience

Context Map

PerformanceMeasures

BusinessModel

Mission / Vision

BusinessIntent

Product /Service

Definitions

Navigation

InformationOrganization

IA Strategy

IAManagement

InformationRelationship

Content

Editing

Research /Analytics

ContentStrategy

ContentManagement

Governance

Research /Analytics

Wireframe

Interaction

Research /Analytics

DeviceStrategy

Conventions

Patterns

Graphics

Layout

Research /Analytics

CreativeStrategy

Art Direction

Style Guide

Front-endCode

DatabaseDesign

Research /Analytics

SystemArchitecture

Infrastructure

Server Code

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Analytics

ResearchDesign

Logistics

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Planning

UX Brief

Personas

Research

UX Strategy

UXDManagement

EngagementDefinitions

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