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You're redesigning for multiple devices with diverse stakeholders. How do you manage their expectations?

When redesigning for various devices, balancing diverse stakeholder expectations can be challenging. Effective user experience design (UED) strategies can help keep everyone aligned. Here's how:

  • Set clear goals: Define and communicate the project's objectives to all stakeholders to ensure everyone is on the same page.

  • Regular updates: Schedule frequent check-ins and updates to manage expectations and address concerns promptly.

  • Flexibility: Be prepared to adapt based on feedback and changing needs, showing stakeholders their input is valued.

How do you handle diverse stakeholder expectations in your projects?

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You're redesigning for multiple devices with diverse stakeholders. How do you manage their expectations?

When redesigning for various devices, balancing diverse stakeholder expectations can be challenging. Effective user experience design (UED) strategies can help keep everyone aligned. Here's how:

  • Set clear goals: Define and communicate the project's objectives to all stakeholders to ensure everyone is on the same page.

  • Regular updates: Schedule frequent check-ins and updates to manage expectations and address concerns promptly.

  • Flexibility: Be prepared to adapt based on feedback and changing needs, showing stakeholders their input is valued.

How do you handle diverse stakeholder expectations in your projects?

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    Piyush Shah

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    🌚 This is so me. I have a step by step for this: Step1 - Kick Things Off With a Reality Check: Start with a meeting where you kindly explain that no, we can’t make it “look like Apple,” run on every device known to man, and launch next week. Set realistic goals that everyone can live with (and you won’t lose sleep over). Step2 - Speak Their Language: Designers want it pretty, developers want it possible, and marketing wants it yesterday. Be the translator who bridges the gap between “Let’s make it pop!” and “Can we actually code this?” Step3 - Prototypes Are Your Best Friend: Instead of promising the moon, show a mockup. People are 80% less likely to argue when they can see what you mean (totally made-up stat, but you get the point).

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    Paresh Solanki

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    I would begin by aligning on user-focused goals and setting clear project boundaries. Use responsive prototypes to demonstrate consistency across devices, and hold regular check-ins to address concerns early. Prioritize feedback that enhances usability, ensuring stakeholders understand the balance between their preferences and delivering an optimal user experience.

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    Manahil Fatima

    UI UX Designer | Figma Expert | Google UX Professional | Building @sciphersol | Alumni Chinese Bridge Summer Camp

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    When I redesign for multiple devices with diverse stakeholders, I focus on clear communication and understanding each stakeholder's unique needs. I set realistic goals for each device, ensuring that the user experience remains consistent while adapting to the specific requirements of different platforms. Regular updates and involving stakeholders in key decisions helps keep everyone aligned, while I address any challenges transparently. By doing this, I can manage expectations effectively and design across all devices.

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    Dmitry Simon

    Web UI/UX Design Associate Manager at Newfold Digital | Team Leader | Senior UX Designer | Digital Product Design

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    I manage diverse stakeholder expectations by setting clear goals and aligning them with user needs from the start. Regularly sharing progress through prototypes and testing results keeps everyone informed and involved. Highlighting how design decisions work across multiple devices ensures alignment with both business goals and usability. This open, collaborative approach builds trust and reduces misunderstandings.

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    Mahdie Izadi

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    Be flexible and prepared to adjust plans. Focus on creating a user-centered experience that meets the needs of your target audience, while balancing stakeholder needs and delivering value. Also involve stakeholders early and often, addressing disagreements proactively and fairly.

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    Nouman Azam

    Passionate UX/UI Designer 🎨 & Co-Founder 🚀 | Volunteer Leadership 🤝

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    To manage expectations when redesigning for multiple devices with diverse stakeholders: 1. Understand Needs: Identify stakeholder goals and priorities through interviews or workshops. 2. Set Clear Goals: Align on shared objectives, focusing on user-centric design and device-specific needs. 3. Prototype & Test: Create prototypes for key devices and gather feedback early and often. 4. Communicate Boundaries: Set realistic timelines, budget constraints, and device limitations. 5. Iterate & Involve: Keep stakeholders updated regularly with progress, feedback, and transparent challenges. 6. Educate & Align: Help stakeholders understand design principles and technical constraints to avoid unrealistic expectations.

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    PRAVEENKUMAR ASAITHAMBI

    UI/UX Designer | UI/UX Freelancer | Mobile App Designer | Web Designer | Product Designer | Creator | Mentor | Figma Design | Graphics Design | UI/UX Trainer |Front End developer | Graphics Designer

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    When redesigning for multiple devices with diverse stakeholders, I focus on clear communication and alignment. I begin by setting realistic expectations through a shared project roadmap, outlining device-specific challenges and opportunities. Regular updates via collaborative tools ensure transparency. I prioritize stakeholder input by linking feedback to user needs and business goals, using data and prototypes to illustrate design decisions. By fostering open dialogue, addressing concerns promptly, and demonstrating how the design aligns with diverse requirements, I build trust and maintain focus on delivering a seamless cross-device experience.

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    PRAVEENKUMAR ASAITHAMBI

    UI/UX Designer | UI/UX Freelancer | Mobile App Designer | Web Designer | Product Designer | Creator | Mentor | Figma Design | Graphics Design | UI/UX Trainer |Front End developer | Graphics Designer

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    Managing expectations for a multi-device redesign involves clear communication and collaborative alignment. I establish shared goals early by hosting workshops to prioritize stakeholder needs while educating them about device-specific limitations and opportunities. Using responsive prototypes, I provide a visual roadmap that demonstrates consistency across devices. Regular check-ins and feedback loops ensure transparency, aligning diverse perspectives and keeping expectations realistic throughout the project.

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    Gourav walia

    Mobile App Engineer | Google ASA Graduate | Google IO Connect Delegate | Enterprise Mobility | Technology Analyst | Kotlin | Java | MVVM | GIT | SDK | Programing | Minimum Viable Product Expert

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    A clear Goal and objectives clear manpower can execute more than a non objective clear person. So you got what I want to say, actually I just want to say that for great results around all the stackholders, we need to set our team very focused on the clear expected results. Every time When i start my new project I invest a big amount of time in just premilnery investigation of requirements of different stackholders. For example: Even I ask a few silly questions to my stackholders like - Will you mind if I change the simple button click event to an interactive button click event. I know it's a great design improvement idea but still I ask because they may have a different perspective. I mean we can't assume all expectations, better to ask.

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    Ashwini Shankar H S

    Helping Businesses Scale with Accessibility & Digital Transformation | IAAP Professional Member | Ex-Deloitte | Ex-IBM | Ex-Intuit

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    These are the things I follow generally - Less is more : Keep the real estate clutter free and easy to read. No jazzy stuff. - Responsive : the app should adjust based on screen resolution - User experience is the key : ultimately it boils down to amazing user experience and performance - Speak of is problem solving functionality: Do not hype or hide its features. App should speak the language of problem solving. - Support: Be convincing that you provide support for any issue on the app.

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