Presenting Design Work to Stakeholders

Summary

Framing a design decision around the problem and user need first, before showing the solution — leading with 'why' builds buy-in far better than just revealing a finished screen.

• 1Practice a presentation structure: problem, research insight, design decision, expected outcome.
• 2Rehearse presenting a design to someone who wasn't involved in the process.
• 3Learn to anticipate and pre-answer the first 2-3 questions stakeholders typically ask.