First Principles of SaaS UX · CHAPTER 7 OF 7
Applying the principles
Final Takeaway
Good SaaS UX Is Understanding Data
Complex software becomes easier to design when we understand: Data, Users, Actions, Information, Workflows
This foundation helps create software that is easier to use, easier to navigate, and aligned with real user needs.


Data

Users

Information

Workflows
Good SaaS UX Is Understanding Data
Complex software becomes easier to design when we understand: Data, Users, Actions, Information, Workflows
This foundation helps create software that is easier to use, easier to navigate, and aligned with real user needs.

Data

Users

Information

Workflows

Checklist
The Final Check Before moving to next process
If the answer is no for even one or if there is even the tiniest bit ambiguity, the team should not proceed. Fill the business-context gaps before making design decisions.

What data exists in the software?
Who uses this data and why?
What actions depend on this data?
What information does each user need?
What should each user see and access?
What should appear first?
What can be revealed later?
What workflows depend on each other?
Have you understood:
Have you understood:
What data exists in the software?
Who uses this data and why?
What actions depend on this data?
What information does each user need?
What should each user see and access?
What should appear first?
What can be revealed later?
What workflows depend on each other?
Have you understood:
The Final Check Before moving to next process
If the answer is no for even one or if there is even the tiniest bit ambiguity, the team should not proceed. Fill the business-context gaps before making design decisions.
What data exists in the software?
Who uses this data and why?
What actions depend on this data?
What information does each user need?
What should each user see and access?
What should appear first?
What can be revealed later?
What workflows depend on each other?

How Upslide Uses This in Real Projects
Turning Complex Workflows Into Simple Experiences

User roles and responsibilities

Data relationships and dependencies

Information requirements

Workflow challenges
Before Designing Solutions
At Upslide, we use these principles to understand:
Turning Complex Workflows Into Simple Experiences
At Upslide, we use these principles to understand:

User roles and responsibilities

Data relationships and dependencies

Information requirements

Workflow challenges
Before Designing Solutions
After Data principles, our process continues with

Information architecture

Wireframes

UI concepts

Final UI design
After Data principles, our process continues with

Information architecture

Wireframes

UI concepts

Final UI design
Before changing the interface, understand what is really slowing users down.
Planning to redesign B2B SaaS & Enterprise Software ?
Planning to redesign B2B SaaS & Enterprise Software ?
Before changing the interface, understand what is really slowing users down.
LET’S PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
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