1. GETTING ACQUAINTED
No matter how small or large the project, the process is begun by getting to know each other.

2. DEFINING THE PROBLEM
Creating effective solutions requires that everyone first understand the problem.

3. DEFINING SUCCESS
Knowing the desired end result provides the direction for solutions.

4. DEFINING THE APPROACH
Once you have defined success, a strategy for attaining it is formed.

5. RESEARCHING BACKGROUND
Rather than diving in head first, time is needed to seek informative insight. With so many
different approaches to the work ahead, it pays to go about it in a smart way. Research is
an invaluable tool that directs the prototyping of the solution.

6. EXPLORING POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
With a solid understanding of your project, creativity is then unleashed and unique solutions
are explored. This step can take the form of concepts, prototypes, mock-ups, sketches, or
even building the solution in miniature.

7. EVALUATING THE CHOICES
Good prototypes often provide you with many options. The designers job is to make the
choices evident. Working as a team, Citron Design will help you envision potential outcomes.

8. CHOOSING THE BEST SOLUTION
The designer can often be the pivotal voice in this step, helping argue for the best
overall solution. Visualizing the case, different sides of the problem are seen and a path
is then laid out for making a commitment to a given solution.

9. DEVELOPING THE SOLUTION
Finally, with your input the best solution becomes a reality. Using the designers resources, knowledge, and experience, your project is taken from concept to completion.

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