Does the process work?

Next Which technology is suitable for the process?

My main goal was to equip designers with a process to work with new technologies. We used it to create tangible prototypes and were able to develop solutions for a wide range of different users. The test we did was a success, but we can not evaluate if the whole process works from one test run since the process itself is still an early prototype.

But we can define the factors we could use to meassure the success of the process in the future:

Profitability – Does the result of the process lead to a return on investment? When do we get a return on investment?
Feasibility – Can we get the resources needed to apply the process successfully?
Acceptance – Do the technology expert, designers, and clients see the benefits of the process? Does the interdisciplinary cooperation work?
Accuracy – How often does the process fail? How accurate are the results? How fast can we implement them?
Relevance – Is there a real need for the process on the client‘s side? Are the results relevant?
Practicability – How well can we implement the process?
Scientific value – Does the process help mature a technology?
Match – Do the users accept the solution?

In order to sucessfull we need to look at the factors that influence the success of the process. These are the factors can limit the process and influence whether the process is a success:

Client – What kind of Corporation are they? What size are they? Are they commercial?
Team size – How big is the team? What are their backgrounds? What is a good ratio between designers and other professions? Do we need a team leader?
Task – What is the purpose?
Time – What timeframe is the minimum we need? When is the process the most time effective?