4.Design documents and project plans

In the pre-production phase at the start of the project, design documents are created to help define and scope what you are going to create. These documents include:

Design documents



Design documents contain the blueprint for your project. They include:
 In your high level design document, you should identify:
A design document can include diagrams, flow charts, sketches, inspirational images from similar products, and reference images to capture the intended look and feel of the product.


If you don't already have a design document, you can download a PDF version of the design document template from the materials section or you can make a Google document copy.

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Project charters



Once the design document has been approved and the project is greenlit to be produced, a project charter is useful, especially when you are working in a team. This is a formal document that describes the entire project, including the project's objectives, how it will be carried out, and who the stakeholders are. The project charter is used in both the pre-production and production phases.


You can download a PDF version of an example project charter in the materials section or make a Google document copy.


The project charter usually includes:

Additional documentation



Depending on your project, you may need to create additional supporting documentation during the pre-production phase to help you scope and plan for production. You can iterate on these documents throughout pre-production and production, as needed.


These include:

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