What is ASU's Pocket Project?

The Pocket Project is an innovative education technology initiative by Arizona State University designed to create a ledger-based product ecosystem. It includes a mobile application and technical developer website with comprehensive documentation for services, APIs, and SDKs.

What services did SproutVest provide to ASU?

SproutVest provided Technical Documentation, Product Development Consulting, and Agile Project Management services for ASU's Pocket Project. We created comprehensive documentation for both the mobile application and technical developer website over a 9-month engagement.

How long was the ASU engagement?

The Arizona State University Pocket Project engagement lasted 9 months, during which SproutVest led the end-to-end documentation and technical content strategy.

What makes technical documentation challenging?

Technical documentation requires making highly technical engineering concepts accessible to diverse audiences while maintaining accuracy. SproutVest specializes in creating clear, comprehensive documentation that serves developers, students, and research partners effectively.

Arizona State University EdTech Case Study | SproutVest

Overview

Client: Arizona State University (ASU) – Pocket Project
Industry: Education Technology (EdTech)
Project Duration: 9 months
Core Services: Technical Documentation, Product Development Consulting, Agile Project Management

Arizona State University (ASU) launched the Pocket Project, an innovative education technology initiative designed to create a robust ledger-based product ecosystem. The goal was to build a comprehensive technical website where developers and technology teams could explore product services, access SDKs, review APIs, and link directly to GitHub repositories.

ASU partnered with SproutVest, LLC, a product development and technical documentation consultancy led by Erick Watson, to lead the end-to-end documentation and technical content strategy for both the mobile application and the technical developer website.

Challenges

Arizona State University encountered several critical challenges during the Pocket Project’s development phase:

Comprehensive Technical Documentation: ASU required detailed and accurate documentation for both the mobile application and technical website, covering all aspects of services, APIs, and SDKs.
Complex Engineering Topics: The documentation needed to make highly technical engineering concepts accessible to diverse audiences, including developers, students, and research partners.
Cross-Team Coordination: Multiple technology teams required ongoing collaboration and feedback loops to ensure the documentation accurately reflected product functionality.
Remote Project Management: The project demanded effective remote coordination across distributed teams, without compromising on communication or delivery quality.

SproutVest was engaged to solve these challenges through its agile product management framework, expertise in developer documentation, and collaborative communication practices.

Solutions Implemented

SproutVest, LLC collaborated with ASU’s technology, product, and design teams to implement a scalable, user-focused solution:

End-to-End Documentation Leadership: Directed the creation of a full documentation suite for the mobile app, APIs, SDKs, and services, ensuring all technical details were accurate and up to date.
Developer-Centric Content Architecture: Structured the technical website to make it intuitive for developers to navigate, discover SDKs, and access GitHub resources.
Standardized Documentation Processes: Established templates, workflows, and style guidelines to ensure consistency across all technical documents.
Agile Remote Collaboration: Maintained a seamless remote workflow with ASU teams through regular sprints, feedback cycles, and transparent progress reporting.

Results

SproutVest delivered measurable and lasting impact for Arizona State University’s Pocket Project:

📚 Comprehensive Technical Documentation: Completed full-scale documentation for the mobile app, technical website, and API/SDK systems, providing a single source of truth for developers.
💡 Improved Developer Experience (DX): Created clear, concise, and accessible documentation that made it easier for technology teams to integrate and evaluate ASU’s ledger-based product.
🌐 Optimized Technical Website: Designed and developed a user-friendly documentation portal with structured navigation and direct GitHub integration for developer efficiency.
🤝 Effective Remote Management: Delivered the project entirely remotely while maintaining high team alignment, rapid iteration cycles, and on-time deliverables.

Why Choose SproutVest?

SproutVest, LLC helps organizations and universities transform complex technologies into clear, actionable, and accessible documentation. From education technology initiatives to large-scale product launches, SproutVest specializes in creating clarity where technical depth meets innovation.

Key Advantages

🧩 Expert Technical Documentation Services: Proven experience creating developer-ready documentation for APIs, SDKs, and complex systems.
⚙️ Agile Product Development Consulting: Expertise in agile processes and product lifecycle management to drive project success.
✍️ Clarity and Accessibility: Skilled in translating technical complexity into clear, structured, and user-focused documentation.
🌎 Remote Collaboration Excellence: Efficiently manages distributed teams with strong communication and alignment across stakeholders.

Impact Summary

Through its collaboration with Arizona State University, SproutVest enabled the Pocket Project to launch a fully functional, developer-friendly documentation hub, making it easier for technolo