IT Design and Architecture Services

Typically, the design follows the architecture phase in a (new) infrastructure or application development process. While the architecture pertains to the “logical” and the concept of end need or desire, the design is “physical”, going down into the detail of the implementation technology.

Infrastructure describes the actual set of components that make up the system, while architecture describes the logic design of the elements and their relationships to one another. The application components reside on the underlying infrastructure layer that has architecture.

Micro-services Architecture

Micro-services architecture has become the most popular architecture in the last few years. It depends on developing small, independent modular services where each service solves a specific problem or performs a unique task, and these modules communicate with each other through well-defined API or communication media to serve the business goal.

Here at Sharp Interfaces, we are experienced in all facets of technology infrastructure and applications components and offer services in all stages of a product/project development.

Core Architectural Design from the Inception

Including the “logic” and end goals of the project, down through the specific physical layer of design detailing the functionality and purpose of each element and how it will interact with other aspects of the whole infrastructure.

Individual Component Design

Details the physical, virtual, software, and the operational components and the proposed configuration needed to co-exist with the other elements of the infrastructure and applications.

Design or Architectural Review

We can get on board at any stage of your project to review your current plans and point our any issues or potential problems that may arise. We can continue by redrafting or completing the existing design to make up a complete plan or consult to ensure the organized design from both an Architectural and design point of view.

Discovery Phase

Develop a program of the clients’ requirements and a wish list
Establish a target budget & timeline for the entire project
Analyze opportunities and constraints, context, etc.
Prepare early schematic drawings to share with clients
Discuss “Big Practice Ideas”
Reality checks the scope of budget

Analysis and Scoping Phase

Develop the established “Big Picture Concepts”
Critical analysis of Preliminary Design Concepts, Timelines, and budget
At this point client know enough to make “informed Decision” on design Concepts
– Scope of work
– Preliminary aesthetics and Budget
– Client Approval to Proceed

Build Phase

Future developed approved schematic design
Develop Architectural details
Revisit budget

Production Phase

Provision the target environment
Automate the provisioning of application and infrastructure components.
Define Timelines, and budget
Data Migration
Security Evaluation
Testing
Remediation and Deployment
Go/No go approval.
Conduct cutover activities.