How to design for troubleshooting when the user workflow isn't clear
Briefly

The article highlights the complexities of troubleshooting in B2B/SaaS and Healthcare UX. Unlike straightforward problems, these domains often involve unique user cases, making it challenging to understand how to assist effectively. A detailed examination of alerts underscores the contradiction between the need for immediate clarity and the necessity of conveying underlying complexity. Designing alerts is not as simple as displaying information; it's about anticipating user needs and behaviors while providing contextual support that helps users navigate complex situations.
In domains like B2B/SaaS or Healthcare UX, you don't tackle straightforward problems. In many cases, you're unsure what the user does to solve the problem since every case differs.
Designing alerts seems pretty straightforward. All you need to do is create a layout showing as much information as possible to clarify what the user should do next.
Alerts need to be immediately understood at a glance, but that can contradict the complexity of the information they sometimes must convey.
Troubleshooting in UX is not just about presenting information; it's about anticipating user behavior and providing contextual help.
Read at Medium
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