AI Skill Report Card
Enhancing User Experiences
Quick Start
1. Identify the biggest user friction point
2. Apply the "10x better" test - how could this be 10x easier?
3. Prototype the simplest solution first
4. Test with real users immediately
Recommendation▾
Add more concrete input/output examples - show the actual before/after states or specific user scenarios rather than just high-level outcomes
Workflow
Progress:
- Map current user journey
- Identify top 3 pain points
- Generate improvement solutions
- Build rapid prototype
- Test and iterate
Step 1: Document current state
- Record user actions step-by-step
- Note where users get stuck or frustrated
- Time how long tasks take
Step 2: Apply improvement frameworks
- Jobs-to-be-Done: What is the user really trying to accomplish?
- Remove/Reduce/Redesign: Eliminate unnecessary steps
- Progressive disclosure: Show only what's needed now
Step 3: Prototype solutions
- Start with paper sketches or wireframes
- Use tools like Figma, Miro, or even PowerPoint
- Focus on the core interaction first
Step 4: Test with real users
- Watch 3-5 people use your solution
- Ask "What would you expect to happen if you clicked here?"
- Iterate based on confusion points
Recommendation▾
Include specific templates or frameworks (like a user journey mapping template or pain point assessment checklist) to make it more immediately actionable
Examples
Example 1: Input: Friend's resume getting no responses Output: Restructured with clear value props, quantified achievements, ATS-friendly format resulting in 5x more interviews
Example 2: Input: Team spending 30 minutes in daily standups Output: Async video updates + 10-minute focused problem-solving sessions, saving 20 minutes daily
Recommendation▾
Provide more detailed guidance on what tools to use for different types of prototyping beyond just naming Figma/Miro
Best Practices
- Start with user observation, not assumptions
- Make one big improvement rather than many small ones
- Default to simpler solutions
- Measure before and after metrics
- Get feedback early and often
Common Pitfalls
- Adding features instead of removing friction
- Designing for yourself instead of actual users
- Perfecting before testing with real people
- Ignoring the context where people actually use the thing