Six Design Mistakes
Every Startups Make
• Startups are drivers of innovation but
often fail due to avoidable design
Introduction
mistakes.
• This presentation highlights 6 common
design errors and offers solutions.
Mistake 1:
Choosing Looks
Over Functionality
• Prioritizing aesthetics without usability
leads to poor user experiences.
• Solution: Focus on user-friendly designs
that solve problems.
Mistake 2: One-Person
Design Team
1. Relying on too few designers for a
complex process hinders creativity.
2. Solution: Involve multiple designers from
the start.
Mistake 3:
Skipping
User
Research
• Ignoring user needs results in
misaligned products.
• Solution: Conduct user research to
understand
behavior.
target
audience
Mistake 4: No
Iteration Strategy
• Failure to improve or update designs leads
to stagnation.
• Solution: Set a strategy for continuous
improvement and feedback
Mistake 5:
Copying Big
Brands
• Imitating established companies stifles
originality.
• Solution:
Focus
on
unique
value
propositions tailored to startup needs.
• Designs that exclude certain users
Mistake 6:
Non-accessible
Designs
reduce customer base and could
lead to legal issues.
• Solution:
Incorporate
from the beginning.
accessibility
• Build a strong design team.
• Invest in user research.
How Startups Can
Avoid These
Mistakes
• Set a realistic budget and design
process.
• Understand that perfection is a
myth—focus on progress.
• Mistakes are part of growth, but smart
CONCLUSION
startups learn from others’ missteps.
• Design
is
the
foundation
of
success—plan, research, iterate, and
innovate.
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