1. 🔍 Understand the Project
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What is the goal of this product?
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Who will use it?
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What problem does it solve?
2. 👥 Know the Users
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Create user personas (age, goals, problems).
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Think about what users really need.
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Understand how tech-savvy they are.
3. 🧭 Plan the User Journey
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Map how users will move through the product.
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What do they do first? What’s next?
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Remove any extra steps.
4. 📝 Write Clear Content
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Use simple, friendly words.
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Avoid long sentences or tech terms.
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Add helpful tips if needed.
5. 🧱 Sketch and Wireframe
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Start with rough layouts (pen/paper or tool).
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Show where buttons, text, and images go.
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Focus on structure, not colors.
6. 🎨 Design the Interface
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Choose 2–3 main colors and fonts.
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Use consistent icons and buttons.
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Keep the layout clean and balanced.
7. 📱 Make It Responsive
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Check how the design looks on phone, tablet, and desktop.
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Make sure buttons and text are easy to tap/read on all devices.
8. ♿ Check Accessibility
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Use high contrast for text.
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Add alt text for images.
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Make sure keyboard navigation works.
9. 🧪 Test With Real Users
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Watch how users interact with the design.
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Ask them what’s confusing.
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Note where they struggle or hesitate.
10. ✏️ Get Feedback and Improve
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Share your design with team or client.
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Be open to ideas and changes.
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Fix what’s not working.
11. 🧹 Keep It Simple
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Don’t add too much.
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Every screen should do one main thing.
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Avoid clutter.
12. 📦 Prepare Design Files
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Name layers and files clearly.
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Organize components (buttons, forms, icons).
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Export assets in the right size and format.
13. 📋 Handoff to Developers
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Give clear design files (Figma, XD, etc.).
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Add notes for spacing, colors, and actions.
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Stay available to answer questions.
14. 🔁 Review After Launch
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Check if users are happy.
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Track how the design works in real life.
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Plan updates or fixes.
