Cross-FunctionalWebsite Sprint
How I coordinated with developers, artists, and project managers to launch a complete website in just 21 days
The Challenge
Design and launch a complete website from concept to production in just 3 weeks while coordinating across multiple disciplines
The Problem
How do you deliver a complete, functional website when most projects take 2-3 months? How do you maintain quality while moving at sprint speed? Most importantly, how do you coordinate with developers who speak in technical requirements, artists who think in visual concepts, and project managers who focus on timelines?
My Approach
Breaking down silos through rapid wireframing and clear communication
Rapid Wireframing
Created low-fidelity wireframes to get everyone aligned on structure before diving into visual design. This saved days of revision later.
Cross-Discipline Alignment
Daily check-ins with developers about technical feasibility, artists about visual cohesion, and project managers about timeline reality.
Quick Iteration Cycles
2-day design sprints with immediate feedback loops. No time for endless revisions. Make decisions, test quickly, move forward.
Handoff Excellence
Detailed specs that developers could implement without constant questions. Artists got visual references. PMs got realistic timelines.
Key Design Decisions
Mobile-first wireframes
Forced ruthless prioritization early
Component-based thinking
Enabled parallel development streams
Progressive disclosure
Complex features broken into digestible steps
Accessibility-first
Built into wireframes, not retrofitted
The Outcome
Delivered a fully functional website that met all launch requirements on time. The cross-functional approach meant fewer surprises, smoother handoffs, and a final product that satisfied everyone's constraints.
Key Achievement
Successfully coordinated across multiple disciplines to deliver a complete website on an aggressive timeline while maintaining quality standards and user experience requirements.
What I Learned
Wireframes are communication tools
Low-fidelity wireframes got everyone aligned faster than high-fidelity mockups ever could.
Speak everyone's language
Developers need technical specs. Artists need visual references. PMs need realistic timelines.
Kill your darlings fast
In tight timelines, perfect is the enemy of done. Focus on what users actually need.
Airport security mindset
When everyone's stressed, someone needs to stay calm and keep communication clear.