Designing new interfaces

Designing new interfaces can be a daunting task, especially when you're working under time constraints. To help streamline the process and ensure you cover all the essential aspects, I've put together a comprehensive checklist.

This checklist is designed to be followed sequentially, guiding you through the steps of:

Prerequisites

Before diving into the checklist, make sure you have the following:

A clear understanding of the project goals and requirements

Example

Create a one-page project brief that outlines the problem statement, target users, business objectives, and success metrics. This can be done in collaboration with stakeholders and the product team.

User research data or assumptions about your target audience

Example

Compile a summary of user interviews, surveys, or analytics data that provides insights into user behaviors, pain points, and preferences. If research data is unavailable, document your assumptions about the target audience based on industry knowledge or competitive analysis.

Access to design tools or resources needed to create and iterate on your designs

Example

Ensure you have a design software like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD set up and ready to use. Prepare a library of UI components, icons, and other design assets that you can leverage during the design process to save time and maintain consistency.