intermediate · 90–90 min
The Design Debt Prioritization Workshop
Stop ignoring the small stuff. Create a plan to tackle design debt and UI polish.
About this session
Minor UI inconsistencies and usability flaws often accumulate because they are rarely seen as urgent enough to replace new feature development. This workshop provides a structured environment to audit these small issues and transform a messy backlog into a prioritized list of polish tasks that the team is committed to fixing.
Why it works
The session forces a shift from subjective complaining to objective ranking by applying shared criteria to every piece of design debt. This collaborative filtering ensures that the final roadmap is based on actual user impact rather than just the loudest voice in the room, making it easier to secure engineering time for the work.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 4-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
Product Designers, UX Researchers
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Product Designers or external facilitators working with design thinking teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 4 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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