UX Checklist

A practical framework I use to ensure consistent user experience quality

The UX Audit Framework

Below are the core principles I review for every screen or flow.

Area	Principle	What I Look For
User Understanding	User-Centered	Does this screen clearly support the user’s goal?
Clarity	Clear Next Step	Can users immediately tell what to do next?
Consistency	UI Consistency	Are components aligned with the design system?
Feedback	Interaction Feedback	Does every action produce a response?
System Status	Visibility	Do users know what the system is doing?
Cognitive Load	Simplicity	Is the screen overloaded with information?
Decision Making	Hick’s Law	Are there too many choices at once?
Interaction	Fitts’s Law	Are tap targets large and easy to reach?
Memory	Recognition over Recall	Do users recognize instead of remember?
Error Handling	Prevention & Recovery	Are errors prevented and easy to fix?
Navigation	Orientation	Do users always know where they are?
Efficiency	Flow Optimization	Are there unnecessary steps?
Visual Hierarchy	Focus	Is the primary action visually dominant?
Perception	Aesthetic–Usability	Does the UI feel trustworthy and polished?