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UX best practices checklist

A comprehensive collection of 150+ usability guidelines and best practices for UX and Product Design, curated throughout my career.

"Supposing is good, but finding out is better."Mark Twain
UX Best Practices Checklist

Categories

What's covered

Guidelines organised across key areas of UX design, with visual examples and explanations.

20+Navigation
25+Forms & Input
30+Content & Copy
25+Visual Design
20+Feedback & States
30+Accessibility

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Each guideline includes visual examples and explanations of how they impact user experiences.

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Applications

How to use the checklist

This checklist bridges the gap between original design thinking and established UX principles, allowing you to create intuitive experiences without sacrificing creativity.

1

UX audits

Conducting UX audits and usability assessments

2

Product improvement

Identifying product improvement areas

3

Usability obstacles

Spotting usability obstacles affecting potential

4

Visual examples

Accessing visual examples and explanations

5

Guidelines impact

Learning how guidelines impact user experiences

A note on best practices

Best practices have exceptions. User research and business objectives should inform design decisions. While this resource focuses on native mobile apps, the principles apply across platforms. This is an ongoing project with planned updates as UX practices evolve.

Ready to improve your designs?

Use this checklist to audit your products and identify opportunities for improvement.