Software projects are hazardous and expensive.

We've all see it, a team builds out a robust software tool for months and even years, and then it's all sent to the graveyard!

But is there a better way?

Something safer?

In this article, I'll show you how some simple UX Design tricks can salvage this drama.

Read on!!

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1) Align your team with research and strategy.

This doesn't sound easy, but in fact, it can be very straightforward!

🟢 Define what problem you want to solve and for whom

🟢 Research how other tools are solving a similar problem

🟢 Run a team workshop to get unbiased collective creativity

🟢 Take all the ideas you found and start creating your version of the solution

I hope this will give you more clarity to make the proper research and strategy before you set out to build your next software solution!

You'll thank me later. ✌

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2) Play with different design solution concepts.

You might have YOUR way of the solution already painted in your mind.

🛑 Stop.

You want to experiment with 4-5 solution concepts.

This will exercise your brain to think beyond your limiting beliefs and past assumptions.

🟢 Also, gather the ideas from other people on your team, and respect them.

Every human has a unique imagination and can think of something you might have missed.

This will really clarify how your software solution stands out and uniquely solves the problem.

Sounds good?

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3) Test the prototype early on.

Don't rely on your assumptions.

Once you have a rough prototype of your software idea, test it with five users, and you'll see amazing insights.

Your user is viewing the new solution from a real-world perspective.

🟢 You then tweak the design to align more with your future users.

Makes sense?

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4) Finalize the design before development.

The contractor should not send the tractor before the architect is complete.

This will avoid the biggest development disaster in HISTORY!

Here are some tips:

🟢 Before handing off a feature for development, ensure the design is final and tested

🟢 Ensure the designers are handing off the designs correctly and explaining all the interactions to the development team

🟢 As the developers build, have the designers check to ensure the software is being built as per the design plans.

This can really help!

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I hope this article will help you avoid future disasters in your product journey.

To book a chat with me, please visit my website here: https://www.intentux.com

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