Product Development Flowchart
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MermaidTurn ideas into launches with a clear, shared path. This template maps the complete product development journey from market discovery to ideation, feasibility, test launch, and go-to-market — so teams can see decisions, loops, and hand-offs. Use it to align product, design, marketing, and ops on what happens next and why.
How to create a Product Development Flowchart
To create a product development flowchart, follow these steps:
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Identify stages
Define the key phases a product moves through — from initial research to market launch (e.g., ideation, feasibility, production, testing, launch).
02.
Determine decision points
Clearly specify where approvals are needed and what criteria determine whether to proceed, refine, or stop.
03.
List actions
Identify the main activities that happen at each stage (e.g., "Analyze market," "Assess costs," "Test production").
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Create nodes
Add shapes representing each step — use rectangles for processes, diamonds for decisions, and rounded boxes for start/end points.
05.
Add connection arrows
Use arrows to show the flow between stages, labeling decision branches with YES/NO or specific outcomes.
06.
Map alternative paths
Show what happens when ideas fail tests or don't get approved — including refinement loops and stop points.
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Review & share
Share the flowchart with your team for aligning on product development criteria, onboarding new team members, or improving your innovation process.
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