Checklist: Design Intake Completeness

Purpose

To verify that all required intake activities are completed before moving into UX planning. This ensures design never starts with missing context or assumptions.


Intake Completeness Checklist

ItemCheckStatus (☑/✗)Notes
Design BriefCompleted Design Brief submitted  
Stakeholder InterviewNotes captured with all key inputs  
Problem FramingBusiness & user problems reframed into a clear design challenge  
Problem TypologyCategorized using Typology Matrix  
Persona LitePersona Lite Sheet filled  
Goals DefinedDesign Goals & Success Criteria documented  
Risks NotedRisks & constraints identified  
Alignment Call ScheduledDiscovery alignment call booked  
Intake SummaryDraft of Discovery Summary Presentation prepared  

Usage Notes

  • Must be checked by the Design Lead before handover to the UX team.
  • Keep it as a living checklist inside the project folder.
  • If any item is incomplete → project intake is considered not ready.