Design Docs: The Blueprint Your Pipeline Needs @IndieGameBusiness
Design Docs: The Blueprint Your Pipeline Needs  @IndieGameBusiness
Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Most teams skip design documentation and pay for it later, in miscommunication, scope creep, and wasted development time. This session reveals how proper design docs streamline your entire pipeline. Learn the MDA framework for evaluating features, documentation techniques that actually help your team build faster, and how to communicate design decisions that reduce rework. Whether you're solo or managing a studio, discover why thinking like an architect (not just a builder) prevents bottlenecks and keeps production on track. Includes real templates and workflows used in professional studios.
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