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What is Design Iteration?

Great designs don't just appear overnight – they take time to get right. UX designers and, in fact, all other kinds of designer know that they don't get one try to make a product the best it can be, it takes many iterations to get the product the way that it best suits the user. Iterative design processes are used across all design disciplines to produce results that count. A UX designer should ensure that they understand how iteration works and how to best use it in their own work.

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Iteration is a common theme in both design thinking and agile methodologies.

For more practical insights on how to incorporate iteration while working on agile teams, take the course, Agile Methods in UX Design.

Learn more about the iterative, non-linear design thinking methodology in the course, Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide.

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