The platform uses a three tier methodology of processes with clearly defined objectives. They occur in sequence with the next depending on the results of the former to provide their target deliverable. Each have their specific workflow considered as best practice on the platform.
Process : to gather, order and analyze material relevant to subject matter of concepts and constructs in a domain. The individual with ideal skill sets to fulfil all of the obligations of these requirements are the domain expert (having in-depth knowledge of the domain). They are responsible for sourcing and maintenance of subject matter material to be in a readily accessible location and format for drafting of specs. As a means by which the subject matter is collected, ordered and analysed is outside the scope of this solution general steps are defined here. The process is as follows :
1. Gather : identifying all data sources to collect material relevant to domain subject matter
2. Research : categorizing and then reorganizing material relevant to domain subject matter
3. Analyse : systematically dismantle and dissect material relevant to domain subject matter
4. Articulate : compile dissertations comprehending material relevant to domain subject matter
The deliverable : Organized subject matter to be used by the Rational process
Storage mechanism : various online storage like google drive which we strongly recommend
Performer : Domain Expert / Manager
Workflow : Preliminary workflow to fulfill the Preliminary task work specification
Process : to compile and draft the graphics specification using the material relevant to subject matter of concepts and constructs in a domain. The individual with ideal skill sets to fulfill all of the obligations of these requirements are the domain expert (having in-depth knowledge of the domain). They are responsible for arranging the subject matter material into a standard format (design strategy) the designers can easily understand and follow as a formal specification. The process is as follows :
1. Narratives : specific topic in subject matter of domain
2. Symbolism : textual specification
3. Design Strategy : visual specification
1. Link Element : Visual element of parent
2. Sketch : basic drawing
3. Labels : shapes, symbols and text
4. Imagery : text description of content look
5. Behavior : text description of content animation
The deliverable : Linguistic Model specifying graphics specifications (design strategy) implemented by the Visual process
Publication mechanism : Admin Portal Publisher
Performer : Domain Expert / Manager
Workflow : Rational workflow to fulfill the Rational task specification
Process : according to a spec graphically illustrate subject matter of the concepts and constructs in the domain. The individuals with the ideal skill sets to fulfill the obligations of these requirements is the graphic designer (having knowledge of design elements). They are responsible for implementing the design strategies of the graphic specifications to visualize concepts and constructs in the domain. This is done through a tool suite in the studio app where upon accessing a repository graphic design utilities and a browser are accessible. The process is as follows :
1. Symbols : reuse or create shaped, traced or parsed symbols to feature in compositions
2. Symbology : compose graphic compositions containing shapes, symbols and text
3. Context : configure graphic compositions animating visual elements and hyper-linking
4. Article : attach substantial body of re-use able text to a graphic composition
5. Animate : decorate with filters or assign event driven animation to visual elements on a time line
The deliverable : Graphic Model implementing graphics specification (design strategy) specified by the Rational process
Publishing mechanism : Studio App Publisher
Performer : Graphic Designer
Workflow : Visual workflow to fulfill the Visual task specification