List the risk factors
Enter novel patterns, untested interactions, memory reliance, and edge case coverage.
POST-LAUNCH RISK CHECK
Design Risk
Identifies design decisions most likely to cause usability problems after launch and prioritizes what to validate first.
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How it works
Get a risk score
Design Risk weighs each factor by how likely it is to surface as a real post-launch usability problem.
Validate the highest risk first
Test the flagged interactions and cover the missing edge cases, then re-run the score.
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Frequently asked questions
Why single out 'novel patterns' as risky?
Unconventional UI patterns have no existing user mental model to rely on — even well-designed novel patterns need more validation than familiar ones.
What counts as an edge case?
Empty states, error states, unusually long or short content, and slow network conditions — the situations that don't show up in a polished happy-path demo.
Should I fix every flagged risk before launch?
Not necessarily — the point is prioritization. Fix or test the highest-scoring risks first and consciously accept the smaller ones if time is limited.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Risk register spreadsheets | Formal pre-launch UX audit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant structured risk scoring | Included | Limited | Not included |
| Prioritized by likely impact | Included | Limited | Included |
| Expert judgment on unlisted risks | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Free | Included | Included | Not included |
A formal pre-launch UX audit from an expert can surface risks beyond this checklist, but takes time and budget. Design Risk gives a fast structured first pass on the most common risk factors.
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