Most Common UX/UI Mistakes

I’ve been a designer for over 10 years and by now I could be a fool and still spot patterns of success, and failure.

In this post I want to share with you some of the most common mistakes that I see new UX designers make and, most importantly, how you can avoid them.

In fact, as a UX designer it’s important to constantly strive for improvement and avoid making mistakes that can negatively impact the user experience for our end users.

Here are some of the most common mistakes that UX designers make and how to avoid them:

Not conducting user research

Surprisingly enough, in most cases this one is not entirely the fault of the designers alone, since I see soo many teams leaders completely disregarding this point.

In fact, whenever you’re tackling a design problem it’s crucial to understand your target audience and their needs, pain points, and goals.

And without proper research, it’s difficult to design a product that truly meets their needs. Make sure to conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather valuable insights.

If it’s not part of the company’s culture, try your best to enforce and bring this element into the workflow: it will ultimatley pay large dividends.

Ignoring accessibility

It’s important to design products that are accessible for all users, including those with disabilities.

This includes ensuring that the interface is easy to navigate with a keyboard, providing alternative text (alt text) for images, and using clear and concise language.

The best part is that it doesn’t take much time or effort to cover this area.

Failing to prioritize user tasks

It’s essential to understand the tasks that users need to complete and make sure they are able to do so efficiently and effectively.

This means organizing the interface in a logical and intuitive way and providing clear calls to action.

I always refer to this analogy of creating a UX hierarchy of needs, where you think and create a high level strategy list of what are the top priorities, and what can (happily) wait instead.

Not testing the design

It’s important to test your design with real users to ensure it meets their needs and that the final solution is easy to use.

This can be done through usability testing, which allows you to identify any issues and make necessary improvements.

A/B testing is also a very useful practice, especially once you reach a certain level of traffic on your website or app.

Not considering mobile

More and more people are using their mobile devices to access the internet, so it’s important to design for these users. A responsive design ensures that your website or application looks and functions properly on any device, providing a seamless user experience.

On top of that, Google and other search engines prioritize websites that are mobile-friendly in their search results. This means that a responsive design can improve your search engine ranking and increase traffic to your site.

In Conclusion

By avoiding these common mistakes, you can create a better user experience for your customers and ultimately improve the success of your product.

I hope you found this article helpful and would love to hear your thoughts on the topic. Please feel free to share your opinion in the comments or on Giglio-designs.com.