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You're juggling multiple user needs with a tight deadline in UX design. How do you prioritize effectively?

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Clive Fernandes

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Kamran Zakir

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In the throes of UX design with the clock ticking, prioritizing is key. Here are strategies to stay on track:

- Assess user impact: Evaluate which features affect the most users and prioritize those.

- Consult your roadmap: Align tasks with your product's strategic goals to decide what comes first.

- Communicate with stakeholders: Keep them informed about progress and adjustments to manage expectations.

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Clive Fernandes

UI/UX designer | Graphic designer | Illustrator Seeking full-time roles in UI/UX design, Interaction design, User experience research
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Prioritize tasks that have the most impact on user experience and align with business goals. Address core usability and accessibility issues first, grouping similar needs to streamline solutions. Stay in communication with stakeholders to confirm and adjust priorities as needed.

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Kamran Zakir

Lead User Experience & User Interface (UX/UI) Designer | Product Designer | Web & Mobile Design | Wireframing | Usability Optimization | Digital Specialist
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By focusing on what will make the biggest difference for users and aligning with business goals, I can tackle multiple demands effectively without compromising on quality. - I evaluate which features or changes will have the greatest impact on the user experience. If a particular feature solves a significant pain point for the majority of users, that takes precedence. - I always refer back to the productâ€™s roadmap and overall business objectives. This ensures that the design choices I make contribute to both short-term deadlines and long-term success. - I maintain close communication with stakeholders, keeping them updated on progress and any necessary trade-offs. This helps manage expectations and alignment.

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Shehla Abbas

UI UX Designer || Figma Expert || UX Researcher
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When you're under pressure in UX design, prioritizing effectively is crucial. Start by assessing which features will have the greatest impact on users and focus on those first. Align your tasks with the productâ€™s roadmap to ensure youâ€™re staying true to strategic goals. Regular communication with stakeholders is also keyâ€”keeping them updated on progress and any necessary adjustments helps manage expectations and keeps the project on track.

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Fateh Alam Bhatty

Founder @ Polygon LLC, Head of Human Interface Design @ Buildd, MS1 @ KEMU
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It is sometimes difficult to prioritize when the project is multi-faceted, but one has to nonetheless. One can do this by focusing on the basic and core functionality. In the case of strong time constraints, the goal should always be the minimum viable product, so that the product enters the market once.

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Jatin Dobariya

UI/UX ðŸ“± & Graphic ðŸŽ¨ Designer | LinkedIn Top Voice | LinkedIn Growth ðŸš€ | 22K Followers | Passionate About Innovative Solutions and User Experience
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To prioritize effectively, focus on the most important user needs that match project goals. Tackle high-impact features first, fix urgent issues, and balance short-term wins with long-term value, all while staying within the deadline.

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