Quick answer: Start by clarifying the user, context, constraint, and success signal. Then map the current problem, propose a narrow flow, explain trade-offs, and state what you would test next.
The five-minute clarification
Repeat the prompt in your own words and ask who the user is, where the interaction happens, what constraint matters, and how success would be judged. If information is missing, state a reasonable assumption.
A 30-minute whiteboard framework
- Define the user and job to be done.
- List pain points and prioritise one.
- Sketch the happy path and one failure state.
- Explain information hierarchy and interaction choices.
- Close with risks, questions, and a test plan.
What interviewers can observe
They may assess how you handle ambiguity, include edge cases, communicate constraints, and respond to feedback. Do not rush into high-fidelity UI before the problem is framed.
Practice prompts
- Design a better appointment-booking flow for a first-time user.
- Help a commuter recover from a failed payment.
- Design an onboarding flow for a tool with several user types.
After each attempt, write down the assumption you made and the evidence you would need to validate it. Compare this with the beginner roadmap and resume guide.
Explore your next step
Practise with structured feedback
Review the ISS UI/UX curriculum and online cohort format.
View UI/UX Design curriculum →Editorial scope
These are practice prompts, not leaked interview questions or a promise of selection.