My design process

There's no one-size-fits-all design process in real business environments. I've learned that rigid frameworks often clash with budget constraints, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities. Instead, I treat design thinking as a flexible toolkit—selecting and adapting methods based on what each project actually needs. Whether it's a 2-week sprint or a 6-month initiative, my approach scales to fit the context while keeping user needs and business goals at the center.

AI amplifies this adaptability, letting me compress research phases, rapidly prototype concepts, and seamlessly blend UX writing with strategic thinking. This flexibility ensures I deliver meaningful solutions regardless of the constraints I'm working within.

Discovery & research

I explore user needs, business goals, and market context thoroughly to create a solid foundation for design decisions.

Discovery & research

I explore user needs, business goals, and market context thoroughly to create a solid foundation for design decisions.

Discovery & research

I explore user needs, business goals, and market context thoroughly to create a solid foundation for design decisions.

Problem definition

I convert research insights into actionable problem statements and opportunity areas that support business objectives.

Problem definition

I convert research insights into actionable problem statements and opportunity areas that support business objectives.

Problem definition

I convert research insights into actionable problem statements and opportunity areas that support business objectives.

Ideation & concept

I run collaborative ideation sessions with stakeholders to explore diverse solution paths and converge on high-potential concepts.

Ideation & concept

I run collaborative ideation sessions with stakeholders to explore diverse solution paths and converge on high-potential concepts.

Ideation & concept

I run collaborative ideation sessions with stakeholders to explore diverse solution paths and converge on high-potential concepts.

Design & prototype

I build interactive prototypes that transform concepts while adhering to design system guidelines and accessibility standards.

Design & prototype

I build interactive prototypes that transform concepts while adhering to design system guidelines and accessibility standards.

Design & prototype

I build interactive prototypes that transform concepts while adhering to design system guidelines and accessibility standards.

Validation & testing

I validate design decisions through user testing, refining prototypes based on real user feedback before handoff to development.

Validation & testing

I validate design decisions through user testing, refining prototypes based on real user feedback before handoff to development.

Validation & testing

I validate design decisions through user testing, refining prototypes based on real user feedback before handoff to development.

Handoff & implementation

I work closely with development teams to maintain design integrity while adapting to technical constraints.

Handoff & implementation

I work closely with development teams to maintain design integrity while adapting to technical constraints.

Handoff & implementation

I work closely with development teams to maintain design integrity while adapting to technical constraints.

Launch & iteration

I track performance metrics and user feedback to drive continuous product improvements based on actual usage patterns.

Launch & iteration

I track performance metrics and user feedback to drive continuous product improvements based on actual usage patterns.

Launch & iteration

I track performance metrics and user feedback to drive continuous product improvements based on actual usage patterns.

© 2025 Lotfi Sakani

© 2025 Lotfi Sakani

© 2025 Lotfi Sakani