In UX design deliverable is a document used to capture and communicate findings of UX research, or outcomes of design activities.

Deliverables can be formal or less formal depending on the team and level of interaction between each unit, however they have to be considered seriously. Take a look at Getting the Most from Design Deliverables by Jared Spool.

Since there is a wide range of possible deliverables for each step of design process, it is best to discuss them with the team and stakeholders and set expectations early on.

Examples of deliverables

Below are some examples of deliverables group by typical steps in the design process.

User Research

• Personas
• User Journey Maps
• Empathy Maps

Problem Definition

• Problem statement
• Design brief

Design

• User Flows and Task Flows
• Wireframes
• Prototype
• Style Guide

In many cases deliverables are used as hand-off documents (see redlining).