Step 1: Discovery
University Relations will meet with clients, and others they identify, to learn how the current site is used and identify limitations, or to establish goals and requirements for a new site.
- Contact client and arrange initial planning meeting. In addition to the project manager, the initial meeting should include representatives from the web and art areas.
- Pre-project planning checklist
Use the following list to guide the initial planning meeting with client (designer and a member of the web area should attend this meeting).- What is the objective of the web site?
- Who is the audience? Who are you most trying to communicate with?
- What is the primary message you want to communicate? What are other messages?
- What is expected deadline (if not previously determined)?
- Where will the site be hosted (if not previously determined)?
- What is anticipated budget (if not previously determined)?
- Who will be the primary client contact throughout the process?
- Who will the project be funded by/what is billing info (if not previously determined)?
- Who will be involved in the approvals process?
- How does the web site fit into your overall communications plan?
- Are there other pieces it will be used in conjunction with?
- Who will provide the content?
- Will stock photography, original photography, or illustration be used? Where will the images come from?
- Open job number in Filemaker Pro.
- Contact assistant director, design, for assignment of graphic designer.
- Internal planning meeting with members of the art and web areas.
- Review information gathered at client planning meeting to confirm project direction.
- Discuss elements needed for design estimate.
- Discuss production schedule.
- Undertake a comprehensive review of the current site, if available.