product development

The Importance of Communication in MVP Product Design

Successful collaboration requires great two-way communication.  That sentiment is core to our product design philosophy here at Chariot Solutions. A critical part of our job is to help balance client and user needs against a project’s budget and technology realities.  This is especially true when building a minimum viable product (MVP). If budget and technology … Read More

Developers’ Perspective on Design

Developer Poll There is a lot of discussion about the value of design for end-users, and lately even about how companies utilize design to tackle challenges and achieve goals. However, there’s less out there about the impact that design can have for the rest of the team producing the product, specifically the engineers who are … Read More

Philly ETE 2016 #20 – Jeanine Heck – Breaking New Ground with Product Development

Comcast’s X1 Voice Remote is in millions of homes, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Users appreciate the high utility and accuracy of the voice remote. As a product manager, it is Jeanine’s responsibility to understand customers’ needs, position the product against competitors, and ensure aligns with the company’s goals. She will give insight into all of these areas, with an extra emphasis on the understanding customers’ needs and how that shapes the product roadmap.