Our Process: How We Craft Digital Products

Our Process: How We Craft Digital Products

Apr 5, 2024

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This image shows a group of eight young adults posing for a photo in a studio with a neutral background. They are stylishly dressed in a mix of casual and smart-casual clothing. Four women and four men are arranged in a relaxed, yet organized fashion. Two are seated on blocks, one is seated on a chair, and the rest are standing. Their expressions are pleasant and friendly, suggesting a sense of camaraderie or teamwork. The lighting is soft, and the overall mood of the photo is professional but approachable.
This image shows a group of eight young adults posing for a photo in a studio with a neutral background. They are stylishly dressed in a mix of casual and smart-casual clothing. Four women and four men are arranged in a relaxed, yet organized fashion. Two are seated on blocks, one is seated on a chair, and the rest are standing. Their expressions are pleasant and friendly, suggesting a sense of camaraderie or teamwork. The lighting is soft, and the overall mood of the photo is professional but approachable.
This image shows a group of eight young adults posing for a photo in a studio with a neutral background. They are stylishly dressed in a mix of casual and smart-casual clothing. Four women and four men are arranged in a relaxed, yet organized fashion. Two are seated on blocks, one is seated on a chair, and the rest are standing. Their expressions are pleasant and friendly, suggesting a sense of camaraderie or teamwork. The lighting is soft, and the overall mood of the photo is professional but approachable.

In the heart of Lviv, Ukraine, lies the creative hub of Rasa Design Team, a UX/UI design agency with a global reach and a profound commitment to crafting digital products that resonate deeply with users. Since our inception in January 2018, under the visionary leadership of Rosty Volchak, we've charted our own course, proud of our independence and the tightly-knit team that forms the core of our operations.

“Every team member at Rasa is a reason to be proud and a personal win for me. We're filled with real pros, and our clients' feedback confirms it. It's the perfect mix of expertise and passion.”

Rosty Volchak

FOUNDER & CEO AT RASA DESIGN TEAM

Our approach is unique: we've stripped away the layers of bureaucracy, opting instead for a model where our clients work directly with the designers and thinkers responsible for bringing their visions to life. This streamlined approach not only enhances efficiency but also sharpens our focus, enabling us to address complex challenges with solutions that are both elegant and deceptively simple. Indeed, while we bring professional rigor to our work, we also maintain a light-hearted spirit – yes, we're quite the charming team, if we may say so ourselves!

At Rasa, our expertise spans the full spectrum of design, from research and development to UX strategy and product design. This comprehensive skill set is what empowers us to craft interfaces for apps and SaaS that don't just look good but are a true reflection of your product's inherent value. Our aim? To help you build an MVP that stands as a testament to your vision encapsulated within the design that speaks the language of simplicity and effectiveness.

This image presents a diagram that outlines a process cycle on a black background. The cycle is depicted by overlapping circles of varying sizes and shades from dark to light, resembling a chain. Each circle represents a stage in a process with the following stages labeled in white text: "Discover", "Define", "Prototype", "Design", and "Deliver". The "Prototype" stage is highlighted with the largest, bright gold-colored circle, indicating its central role in the process. A horizontal line connects the centers of all the circles, creating a visual flow from one stage to the next. The design suggests a structured but dynamic approach to project development or problem-solving, with a focus on prototyping.

The journey of design at Rasa is akin to navigating the uncharted territories of creativity and innovation. We firmly believe that the idea of a one-size-fits-all process in product design is nothing more than a myth. Every project that comes our way is embarked upon as a distinct adventure, demanding a bespoke approach tailored to its specific needs and challenges. Yet, despite the diverse paths we tread, our destination remains singularly focused: to create products that not only capture the imagination of users but are also built to endure the ever-changing landscape of digital technology.

At Rasa Design Agency, we embrace flexibility and innovation at every step. Our mantra? Adopt what works, discard what doesn’t, and continuously refine our approach as the product and its ecosystem evolve.

Beginning with the Basics

Our philosophy merges cutting-edge design with the latest technology to birth products that not only meet but exceed expectations. Through the lens of behavioral science, we tailor customer experiences that captivate and engage. Our passion fuels our drive to tackle complex challenges, paving the way for solutions that are both elegant and straightforward.

Praised for our communication, meticulous attention to detail, and unparalleled quality, we've earned accolades from industry leaders:

“The team's designers have a unique balance between the practical side of UX, while also incorporating a creative genius that is difficult to match.”

Andrew Ravan

CO-FOUNDER & COO AT BIRDIE

Our Design Process: A Closer Look

Our process is dynamic, adapting to the unique demands of each project. Here's a glimpse into our approach:

Phase 1: Insights

We dive deep to understand user needs and your business objectives. Our tools? A blend of interviews, reviews, and research, culminating in a comprehensive brief that guides our design strategy.

User Research & Usability Evaluations: Our initial investigations ensure we’re designing with real user needs in mind, employing a mix of interviews, surveys, and heuristic evaluations.

This image is a user experience (UX) design template that appears to be used for developing a parking application or service, laid out on a black background. It is organized into sections with colored sticky notes, each representing different aspects of user interaction with the service.  The top row, labeled "Actions" with yellow notes, lists user actions like "Verification: entering an email, code verification," "Details about the transport," "Selecting an available spot," "Confirmation of your booking," and "Selecting date and time."  The second row, "Goals" with pink notes, identifies user goals such as "Reserve a spot in advance," "Shorten your time searching for a spot," "Finding colleagues that parked nearby," and "Selecting a specific spot."  The third row, "Pains" with purple notes, outlines potential user frustrations including "Complicated procedure," "Finding an available space within a specified area," "No available/alternative spots," and "No guidance."  The bottom row, "Ideas" with teal notes, proposes solutions like "Tips & Tutorials," "Show alternative spots/solutions," "Smart navigation/plan map of the parking," "Seamless registration of transport options," and "Understandable reservation."  To the right, there are user personas for "Magdalena, 45, Office Manager" and "Mirosław, 60, Accountant," complete with profile pictures, income level, biographies, needs and goals, and pain points. The user personas add a human element to the design process, focusing on specific needs and potential issues that the application should address. The visual layout of the template promotes an organized approach to understanding and solving user experience challenges.

Phase 2: Design

With a solid understanding in place, we move to design. This phase is iterative, allowing us to refine ideas until they meet our criteria for desirability, viability, and feasibility.

Design & Ideation: Ideas take form through brainstorming and conceptualization, leading to wireframes and dynamic prototypes that flesh out the user experience.

This image depicts a detailed flowchart on a dark background, outlining the structure of a parking application's user interface. The flowchart is organized into several main sections with connecting lines indicating the user journey through the application.  In the upper left corner, "History of bookings" connects to "List of all reservations," which branches into "Active reservations" and "Future reservations." Below, "Filters" lead to "Past reservations." These elements are related to managing bookings.  The central section starts with "Booking (Home / Main Page)" with branches to "Active reservation" and "Creating a reservation." Subcategories for creating a reservation include "Parking level," "Parking spot," "Time & date," and "Map (PNG)" with an additional feature for "Possibility to extension & canceling."  To the right, "Account" splits into "Settings" with options like "Language change" and "Push notifications turn on/off," followed by "Vehicles registration" which includes "Display a list of registered vehicles," "Register a new vehicle," and "Edit registered plate." Another branch leads to "Help."  The bottom left corner has "Notifications" with a note about action required when no free parking spots are available. Further to the right, the flowchart specifies "Manual" and "Automatic" ways of booking, with automatic bookings being "Randomly" or "According to the order."  Lastly, the bottom right corner contains a "Log Out" button highlighted with an orange border, which is presumably the end of the user session within the application.  Overall, the flowchart is a structured representation of the app's functionality, designed to help developers and designers understand and implement the user experience.

Visualization & High-Fidelity Prototyping: We bring designs to life with detailed mockups and prototypes, setting the stage for usability testing with real users to validate concepts and iron out any kinks.

Phase 3: Delivery & Launch

The final stretch involves handing over our designs to the development team, transitioning from concept to reality. This phase is crucial, akin to awaiting the arrival of a new addition to the family—with anticipation and a touch of nervous excitement.

In every project, the Rasa Design Team commits to going the extra mile to ensure the journey from concept to launch is as seamless as the user experience we aim to deliver. Join us, and let’s create something remarkable together.

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