lean-ux

Apply hypothesis-driven design, collaborative sketching, and rapid experiments to UX workflows.

Updated Jun 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/rachmadideni/ai-staff-assistant --skill lean-ux-rachmadideni
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Skill: lean-ux
Source: https://github.com/rachmadideni/ai-staff-assistant/tree/main/.agents/skills/lean-ux
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rachmadideni/ai-staff-assistant --skill lean-ux-rachmadideni

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What problem does it solve? Traditional UX processes bury untested assumptions inside heavy deliverables like wireframe decks and specs, causing teams to ship features that never change user behavior. This Skill replaces documentation-heavy design with assumption mapping, testable hypotheses, low-fidelity experiments, and cross-functional collaboration so teams learn before they build. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Hypothesis-Driven Design: Declare and prioritize assumptions on a risk/uncertainty matrix, then convert them into testable hypothesis statements with pre-committed success criteria. - Rapid UX Experiments: Choose the lowest-fidelity experiment that answers the question, from paper prototypes and smoke tests to concierge MVPs, Wizard of Oz tests, and A/B tests. - Collaborative Design & Agile Integration: Run Design Studio sketching sessions with the whole team and fit UX into dual-track agile with staggered discovery and delivery sprints. - Use Case: A product team planning a Gantt chart feature runs an assumption workshop, tests a clickable prototype with 8 users, invalidates the hypothesis, and redirects three months of engineering effort toward validated work. ## Quick Start Use the lean-ux skill to turn our new feature idea into a prioritized assumption list and a testable hypothesis with an experiment plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about lean-ux

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How do I write a Lean UX hypothesis statement?▼

Use the standard format: "We believe [outcome] will happen if [persona] achieves [action] with [feature]." Every hypothesis must specify a measurable outcome, a target persona, an expected behavior, and the design change, with success criteria agreed upon before running the experiment.

How do I choose the right UX experiment for my hypothesis?▼

Match experiment fidelity to the question: landing page smoke tests for demand, paper or clickable prototypes for flow and usability, concierge MVPs or Wizard of Oz tests for solution value, and A/B tests for optimizing existing features. Always start at the lowest fidelity that can answer the question.

How does Lean UX fit into Agile sprints?▼

Lean UX uses dual-track agile where a discovery track (hypotheses, experiments, user tests) runs one sprint ahead of the delivery track (engineering). Only validated designs enter the delivery backlog, and user stories carry a hypothesis and success metric alongside acceptance criteria.

What is the Design Studio method in collaborative design?▼

Design Studio is a 60-90 minute workshop where the whole cross-functional team sketches ideas individually, presents and critiques them, then converges in pairs on refined concepts. It replaces handoff documentation with shared understanding, since engineers who helped sketch the solution need no lengthy spec.

How many users do I need for a usability test?▼

Five users uncover roughly 85% of usability problems in qualitative tests, per Nielsen's research. Use 5-8 participants for prototype tests, 20 or more for preference surveys, and at least 1,000 users per variant for statistically significant A/B tests.

When should I not use Lean UX experiments?▼

Do not use Lean UX to justify skipping accessibility, security, or compliance work, which are non-negotiable quality standards rather than testable assumptions. Also avoid smoke tests that mislead users into believing a product exists without disclosing the test status.