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I went straight into layout and visual hierarchy stuff, which felt right in the moment, but I think I should've started by asking who the site is actually for.
Start by clarifying the goals and constraints of the redesign, then propose a user-centered process that balances UX improvements with technical feasibility. Emphasize measurable outcomes and iterative delivery, showing you can align engineering decisions with product strategy.
Pro tip: Anchor your answer in data and user feedback, and explicitly call out trade-offs like performance vs. richness or accessibility vs. speed. Mentioning Microsoft’s design system (Fluent) and accessibility standards shows you understand the company’s context.
Ask about success metrics (e.g., engagement, conversion, task success), target users, and technical constraints like legacy systems or browser support.
Propose gathering qualitative and quantitative data: user interviews, analytics, heatmaps, A/B tests, and accessibility audits to identify pain points.
Use a framework like RICE or impact/effort to prioritize changes, focusing on high-impact, low-effort wins first while planning larger redesigns.
Suggest creating wireframes and interactive prototypes, leveraging design systems (e.g., Fluent) and involving users for feedback early.
Outline an iterative rollout with feature flags, A/B testing, and monitoring of key metrics to validate improvements and iterate.
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