Developing a priority framework

A good priority framework helps you turn design audit findings into clear action plans. It separates the must-fix problems from less important issues, making sure your team works on things that really matter. When building this framework, think about how problems affect users, align with business goals, how much work fixes will take, and whether they're technically possible.

• Impact assessment: Look at how each finding affects users and business results
• Effort estimation: Figure out what resources you'll need for each solution
• Feasibility analysis: Check for technical limitations and dependencies
• ROI calculation: Compare potential benefits against implementation costs

Your framework should have clear rules for sorting findings and a rating system that everyone can understand. Avoid making it too complicated, as this can slow down decisions. Instead, create a straightforward approach that helps teams make quick but smart choices about what to fix first.