Compreende: um framework para a seleção de ferramentas no desenvolvimento de projetos de produtos digitais

Abstract

In the development of a project, tools are used to support carrying out activities to make it easier to achieve the desired goals. Numerous tools are available, but there is no precise way to define which one is best to choose because each project has individual demands and objectives. An important factor in selecting tools is the mastery of the technique, or experience in its use. This work aimed to develop the Compreende framework to assist in choosing tools for the development of digital product projects. Initially, a bibliographic survey of tools was carried out, and they were then categorized according to their goals and expected results. Then, a prototype was developed in order to validate the usefulness of the idealized solution with designers, and semi-structured interviews and interaction tests were carried out. It was found that the Compreende framework contributes to the definition of the tools to be used, offering inputs for the argumentation as to the value they can add to the project. It also reduces the time needed to learn the valuable characteristics of the tools, facilitating the understanding of the relationship between them and potentially speeding up project development.