Streamlining Workflow 2026 development with the MoSCoW Method.
Budget concerns are understood. To maximize value, the MoSCoW method has been applied, categorizing features as ‘Must have,’ ‘Should have,’ ‘Could have,’ and ‘Won’t have (this time).’ This enables a phased development, starting with essential ‘Must have’ features for a rapid MVP, and then adding subsequent features as resources allow. This approach prioritizes core functionality, manages costs, and provides a clear development roadmap.
Below, I’ve broken down the features of Workflow 2026 into these categories, which can serve as the basis for a step-by-step development process.
The next step is to discuss these categories together. I’m eager to hear your thoughts and ensure we’re aligned on the priorities.
Must have:
- Mobile-First design ensuring a seamless and responsive experience across different devices, allowing clients to review and approve designs on the go.
- Transition to a fully cloud-based system for 3D rendering and file management, eliminating the reliance on ageing on-premise 3DPC workstations.
- Unified Cloud 3D Models in a single format for consistent use across all platforms (Illustrator plugin, viewer, rendering), optimized for speed and mobile devices.
- Cloud 3D Model Viewer for interactive 3D model viewing by designers, clients, and production, with real-time rendering and mobile optimization.
- Design Templates 2.0, which are cloud-connected via a unique identifier, ensuring designers always use the most up-to-date versions and allowing for dynamic updates.
- Improved Adobe Illustrator 3D Plugin 2.0 with seamless cloud integration, automated data fetching, integrated 3D previews (including stitches and flatlocks), and smart template management.
- Cloud 3D rendering, providing instant online availability of 3D models and automated 2D image generation, removing rendering delays.
- Improved 2D Viewer (Light Box) with faster loading, direct image selection, and integration with Annotations 2.0.
- Centralized Communication via the Project Chat, which integrates all stakeholders (client, designer, sales) and eliminates fragmented communication across emails and other platforms.
- Approve Only approach to the approval process, replacing disapproval with a structured feedback loop and ongoing communication.
- Approval of articles individually, allowing clients to focus on specific items and speeding up the overall approval process.
- Cloud Database as the central repository for all project data, improving speed, reliability, and scalability compared to the text-based architecture of Workflow 2020.
- Improved integration with Esko Automation Backstage through direct cloud connections, reducing load on local servers.
- Basic Login Authentication System
- Stage 1 Workflow, only for Lead Designers
Should have:
- Full Staged Design 1 + Stage 2 Workflow with Lead Designers creating initial proposals on a limited set of articles, and Buddy Designers scaling the approved design to the remaining articles.
- Full Multi-Language Support across the website, Project Chat, emails, and instructional videos, breaking down language barriers for international users.
- Approval Markers to highlight critical design details requiring explicit client sign-off, reducing production risks.
- Comprehensive Approval Log that automatically records all communication and approvals related to a project, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Smart Notification System to keep all stakeholders informed about project updates, feedback, and approvals in a timely manner, via dashboard, email, or in-plugin pop-ups for designers.
- Administrator Features providing enhanced control over user management, template management, and real-time performance monitoring.
- Enhanced features for Production including tablet access to approved designs, persistent 3D models for reference, and direct access to the Approval Log and Project Chat.
- Features for Vendors enabling a clear overview of assigned projects and access to necessary production tools.
Could have:
- The ability for clients to receive Multiple Design Proposals initially, offering more choice and potentially speeding up the initial selection process.
- Advanced Animation Capabilities in the Cloud 3D Model Viewer, such as turntable animations and multiple animation modes, to provide a better sense of fit and appearance.
- Interactive Features in the Cloud 3D Model Viewer, including screenshot and annotation directly within the viewer, and advanced hover modes for displaying logo dimensions and colour information.
- Streamlined Asset Upload functionality within the Project Chat, allowing clients and designers to easily share logos, reference images, and other relevant files.
- Professionally produced Explainer Films for common design-related topics, providing consistent and clear information to clients.
- Improvements to the Login Authentication System, such as social media login for clients and better user profile management. Bioracer staff can log in with their Bioracer account.
- Automated generation of Webshop images directly from the approved 3D models via cloud 3D rendering.
- The capability for White Labelling the platform to offer Bioracer’s workflow as a service to other brands.
Won’t have for this time:
- Allow clients to set var properties like zip, flatlocks, cuff, … in the Cloud 3D model viewer.
- Design your own features, like placing personal names on articles of fixed positions
- Kit views, combination sets of articles for example: Shirt, Shorts, Socks, Helmet, …
- Animated action poses like a fully equipped rider or skater …
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