Jeremy Bird’s article, „Implementing Lean UX in the Real World,“ provided a practical lens on integrating Lean UX principles into complex workflows. His insights closely mirrored the challenges I’ve encountered during my research, particularly in balancing the need for rapid iteration with stakeholder expectations.
Jeremy emphasized fostering a culture of collaboration as a key factor in successfully implementing Lean UX. He explained that bringing together cross-functional teams for regular workshops and co-creation sessions not only breaks down silos but also ensures that every stakeholder shares a unified vision for the product. For instance, he described a multinational project where design, development, and business teams worked together on low-fidelity prototypes. These collaborative sessions helped validate ideas quickly, saving significant time and resources by identifying potential issues early on.
Another crucial point Jeremy made was about the power of low-fidelity testing. By starting with sketches or simple wireframes, teams can test concepts without investing heavily in detailed designs or full-fledged features. This approach resonates deeply with my work on ONTEC, where testing early and often is vital to aligning the product with the needs of AVL’s sales teams. It allows us to iterate on the UI design without overcommitting resources to features that might not be effective.
What struck me most was Jeremy’s emphasis on simplicity—not just in design but also in processes. He advocated for lean, actionable workflows where every team member understands their role and contributes to delivering value. For ONTEC, this approach means focusing on the core functionalities that directly address user pain points while avoiding feature creep.
In practical terms, I’ve already started incorporating these Lean UX strategies into my research. This ensures that every iteration of ONTEC’s UI reflects real-world usage patterns and solves actual problems faced by its users.
https://jeremybird276.medium.com/implementing-lean-ux-in-the-real-world-8aa7ca880e54