Designing within feasibility constraints

Real innovation happens within constraints, not despite them. Technical limitations, budget caps, and resource shortages force creative solutions. The best PMs view constraints as design parameters rather than obstacles.

When faced with performance limitations, you might design for progressive enhancement rather than requiring high-end devices. Budget constraints might lead to manual processes before automation, revealing which features users actually value. Time pressure forces focus on what truly matters.

Embracing constraints early prevents painful surprises later. That beautiful real-time collaboration feature might require infrastructure your startup can't afford. By designing within feasibility from the start, you avoid wasting time on impossible dreams and focus on achievable innovation.