Action Play
How to get started with GitHub as a designer
The developer ecosystem is a goldmine for designers. Here are six things you can do today to start using GitHub and open-source libraries in your workflow.
Action play: On a whiteboard, a FigJam or Miro board, map out the steps a user takes to complete one task. Capture goals, touchpoints, and pain points. Keep it high-level. 10 minutes max.
Why: It creates shared understanding fast and helps you see gaps or extra steps you can remove.
This action play is from the full article: 5 UX activities you can do today to level up your design game
Written by
Björn Rutholm
Founder of PixelPappa
Technical cofounder for hire. Product designer and developer helping teams build digital products that work.
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