Determine Design Order

Design does not start everywhere at once or necessarily where the most perceived value is. 

BackBuild reveals:

• Which designs unblock the most work
• Which require research and how long that might take
• Which depend on engineer spikes
• Which can be done last

The design team now has a rational, dependency-driven order.

No more random pages being polished early. No more wasted effort and frustration. 

Activities

• Design sequencing session
• Research prioritisation discussion
• Design + engineering alignment

Frameworks / Tools

• Critical Path Method (for design unlocks)
• Design sequencing grid
• Light MoSCoW for ordering research and design inputs

Outputs

• Design critical path
• Research priorities
• Sequenced design plan that unblocks engineering

Who attends

• Lead Designer
• Product Lead
• Engineering Lead (for feasibility)

How long

• 60–90 minutes

Notes

One session is enough.
Follow-up refinements are async by design.