Achieving design excellence through a 5-step iterative process
Blog post from Webflow
Traditional web design strategies often involve prolonged development phases culminating in stressful launches and requiring significant post-launch adjustments, whereas the iterative design methodology emphasizes continuous feedback and adaptability, resulting in faster, perpetual improvements. This approach employs short, repeatable cycles that allow teams to pivot based on user insights, creating products that are more aligned with user preferences and reducing prelaunch anxiety. The iterative process involves developing a minimum viable product, launching it quickly to gather feedback, and incorporating that feedback into subsequent development phases, contrasting with the linear Waterfall method. It thrives on adaptability and experimentation, fostering environments that encourage learning and collaboration through regular feedback loops. This methodology is beneficial across various industries, such as product development, software development, marketing, and web design, where it enhances product quality, encourages creativity, and reduces financial risks by surfacing issues early and enabling teams to adjust to new information or objectives.