Piloting an Integrated Design Management Workflow within a High-End Literacy Program
Customer Description
A leading global education publisher whose products and services are used by millions around the world each day.
Project Requirements
Provide design and image support throughout the development of the program. Design services include management and oversight of design and illustration acquisition.
Collaboration and communication with vendor’s internal editorial team, publisher-designated team members, and photo acquisition teams.
Ensure that design meets the high-level of standards and that images and interactivities support the instruction while providing a rich and varied visual experience that engages and motivates students.
Key Challenges
Schedule only allowed 8 months to successfully execute 3 grade levels of Student and Teacher Editions from conception to printer release.
Maintaining the design integrity of the program while being mindful of contributions and viewpoints of multiple key team members.
How we made this possible
We provided a streamlined design workflow that seamlessly united MPS and client teams.
Hosted all design meetings, gathered feedback and provided notes and final approval from key client team members.
Provided accurate and timely reports and meeting notes on project status.
Served as the design liaison within client teams and other vendors.
Facilitated daily contact to ensure program maintained progress.
Ensured critical milestones were met and issues that impacted delivery were raised and mitigated.
Worked closely with client’s editorial team to ensure content was accurately depicted on each page.