Researching organizational records and existing documentation
Conducting Analysis
Needs Analysis
What are the requirements?
What gap will be filled by the final project
Audience Analysis
Who are the final users of the product?
Environment Analysis
In what kind of settings will the product be used? (e.g. home, classroom, workplace, library)
How many people will interact simultaneously with the product? (e.g. individuals, sales representative and client, small training groups, collaborative)
Who is the intended audience? (e.g. children, managers, students, workers, teachers or general public)
What is the proposed platform and estimated number of users?
What media elements are required?
Is there a budget for infrastructure costs of purchasing/updating computers, desks, printers etc. ?
Content Analysis
What content needs to be delivered?
What format of the content is the most important?
How can this content be articulated?
System/Technology Analysis
What kind of technology will be used to implement/deliver the project?
Feasibility Analysis
Technical
Human
Economical
Risk Analysis
Are there any risks and limitation to the project?