intermediate · 90–90 min

The UI De-Clutter and Simplification Workshop

Is your interface getting too complex? Use this session to strip back to the essentials.

About this session

As products evolve, interfaces often become crowded with legacy features and secondary actions that distract from the primary user journey. This workshop guides teams through a systematic audit to strip away visual noise and finalize a list of specific components to remove, merge, or hide for clarity.

Why it works

The process works by decoupling the emotional attachment to features from their actual utility, requiring participants to defend each element's value against core user goals. This objective scrutiny surfaces hidden complexities and builds collective agreement on a leaner design direction that individuals might otherwise hesitate to propose alone.

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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