Managing the Agile Process of Human-Centred Design and Software Development

The paper provides and discusses a life cycle model for agile softwaredevelopment methods like SCRUM. The process model integrates the idea of Human-Centred Design (HCD) into the agile approach. Based on the discussion of existing lifecycle models and known process patterns a process model is discussed that combinesthe advantages of HCD and SCRUM. The SCRUM process model was used in thediscussion to be as concrete as possible. However, the suggested approach isapplicable to other agile process models as well.