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Most UX decisions don’t need more debate.
They need better thinking tools.
Here are 7 frameworks I use to stop overthinking design decisions:
Decide fast, adapt faster (OODA)
Strip assumptions (First Principles)
Change perspectives (UX)
Reduce cognitive load (Simplicity)
Find root causes (5 Whys)
Prioritize impact (80/20)
Think long-term (5–5 Rule)
Frameworks don’t replace judgment.
They sharpen it.
👇 Curious, what framework do you reach for?
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