Agile UX Workflow

Sprint-based UX development with continuous feedback and iterative improvement

Epic: Enhanced User Experience Platform
Goal: Create an intuitive, accessible, and high-performing user experience that increases user engagement by 40% and conversion rates by 25%
Team Velocity (Story Points per Sprint)
12
16
14
18
17
∞
Sprint 0: Discovery
2 weeks
Research Setup
As a UX researcher, I need to establish research protocols so that we can gather reliable user insights.
8 pts
Acceptance Criteria:
  • Research plan documented
  • User interview scripts ready
  • Analytics tools configured
  • Stakeholder interviews scheduled
User Persona Definition
As a product manager, I need clear user personas so that the team can design for our target audience.
5 pts
Acceptance Criteria:
  • 3-5 primary personas created
  • Journey maps for each persona
  • Pain points identified
  • Team persona workshop completed
Daily Standups
Backlog Refinement
Sprint Review Gate
Sprint Retrospective
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Sprint 1: Architecture
2 weeks
Information Architecture
As a user, I need intuitive navigation so that I can easily find the information I'm looking for.
8 pts
Acceptance Criteria:
  • Site map created and approved
  • Navigation structure defined
  • Card sorting results analyzed
  • Content hierarchy established
Low-Fi Wireframes
As a designer, I need basic wireframes so that we can validate layout concepts before detailed design.
5 pts
Acceptance Criteria:
  • Key page wireframes created
  • User flow documented
  • Stakeholder feedback incorporated
  • Mobile wireframes included
Content Strategy
As a content strategist, I need a content framework so that messaging is consistent across all touchpoints.
3 pts
Daily Standups
Sprint Demo
Architecture Gate
Sprint Retrospective
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Sprint 2: Design System
2 weeks
Design System Foundation
As a designer, I need a comprehensive design system so that we can maintain consistency across all interfaces.
13 pts
Acceptance Criteria:
  • Color palette defined
  • Typography system established
  • Component library started
  • Grid system documented
High-Fi Mockups
As a stakeholder, I need pixel-perfect designs so that I can visualize the final product before development.
8 pts
Acceptance Criteria:
  • Key screens designed
  • Responsive breakpoints shown
  • Interactive states defined
  • Accessibility guidelines applied
Daily Standups
Design Review
Design Gate
Sprint Retrospective
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Sprint 3: Prototyping
2 weeks
Interactive Prototypes
As a user, I need to test the interface interactions so that the final product meets my needs.
8 pts
Acceptance Criteria:
  • Clickable prototype created
  • Key user flows working
  • Mobile prototype included
  • Performance considerations noted
Usability Testing
As a UX researcher, I need usability test results so that we can validate design decisions with real users.
5 pts
Acceptance Criteria:
  • 8-10 users tested
  • Task completion rates measured
  • Pain points documented
  • Recommendations prioritized
A/B Testing Setup
As a product manager, I need A/B testing infrastructure so that we can measure design effectiveness.
5 pts
Daily Standups
Testing Demo
Testing Gate
Sprint Retrospective
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Sprint 4: Implementation
2 weeks
Design Handoff
As a developer, I need complete design specifications so that I can implement the designs accurately.
3 pts
Acceptance Criteria:
  • Design specs documented
  • Assets exported and organized
  • Developer handoff meeting held
  • Implementation Q&A completed
QA & Accessibility
As a user with disabilities, I need an accessible interface so that I can use the product effectively.
8 pts
Acceptance Criteria:
  • WCAG 2.1 AA compliance verified
  • Screen reader testing completed
  • Keyboard navigation working
  • Color contrast ratios met
Performance Optimization
As a user, I need fast loading times so that I can accomplish my tasks efficiently.
5 pts
Daily Standups
Launch Demo
Launch Gate
Final Retrospective
Backlog
Mobile optimization
Advanced animations
User onboarding flow
To Do
Icon library update
Error state designs
In Progress
Button component variants
Form validation UX
Review
Navigation redesign
Done
User research synthesis
Persona documentation
Wireframe approval
Definition of Done
✓
User story acceptance criteria met
✓
Design reviewed and approved
✓
Accessibility standards verified
✓
Usability tested with target users
✓
Documentation updated
✓
Cross-device compatibility confirmed
✓
Performance benchmarks met
✓
Stakeholder sign-off obtained
Sprint Burndown

Current sprint progress: 65% complete
Remaining story points: 6 of 17
Days remaining: 3

Epic Burndown

Epic progress: 75% complete
Completed story points: 60 of 80
Sprints completed: 3 of 4

Sprint Progress
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