Issue 001

Lean UX and Process Improvement

by Aaron Etcheverry

Lean UX (User Experience) is an approach to user ​interface design that emphasizes collaboration, ​efficiency, and adaptability. Lean UX aims to ​reduce waste in the design process by focusing on ​the minimum viable product (MVP) and iterative ​feedback. Instead of spending time in lengthy ​planning or detailed documentation, Lean UX ​focuses on quickly creating and testing prototypes, ​mockups, sketches, or concepts with real users.

UC TECH: Collaboration for Transformation

This approach allows for faster decision-making and more effective problem-solving, ultimately leading to products ​that better meet user needs. 

Lean UX is useful in environments where time and resources are limited. It promotes experimentation, where ideas and ​assumptions are tested early and often, reducing the risk of building structures that don't align with user needs. By ​involving the entire team in the process, Lean UX ensures that everyone understands the goals and challenges, leading ​to more unified and user-focused designs. 

Upcoming UC Tech Event in Lean UX 

Explore the dynamic relationship between user experience (UX) design and process improvement in ‘Beyond ​Aesthetics: Process Transformation with UX Design.’ Learn how combining strategies for human-centered design and ​process improvement enables UX designers to make decisions that prioritize the customer. Link to UC Tech to find out ​more. 

Aaron Etcheverry is a Lean Ambassador and Web Developer with

the UC Davis College of Letters and Sciences