Question
I have a business plan with a wireframe of the mobile app product. I'm not sure who I should hire first between a (UX) designer and a developer. They will charge on an hourly basis, and I try to optimize their time so that I can manage my budget more efficiently.
I understand that I will need both to talk and collaborate at the same time, but would it be better to start with a UX designer first?
Answer
As a Designer and Developer, you should hire a designer first.
They should start with design discovery–looking at your business goals and target users to determine how the app should visually tie back into that.
Then they should work closely with you to create wireframes of the layout and content hierarchy. From there you can move into doing mockups. A good designer will also be able to prototype the animations and interactions you want your customers to experience as well.
