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Plate CHK·008 · ChecklistGrid A5 · Rev. 2026-08-14

UX Audit Checklist

A structured pass across the whole product, organised by the same categories as the audit tool.

ChecklistExpert heuristicIntermediate

Definition

A broad evaluation pass covering navigation, hierarchy, interaction, feedback, content and errors. Use the audit tool for recording findings; use this when you want a portable list.

Expert heuristic. A review criterion developed by practitioners. Useful and widely taught, but evaluated by judgement rather than measurement.

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Orientation and navigation

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Hierarchy and interaction

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States and content

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Local chart

CHK·008 · Region IX · Grid A5

This entry and the entries it is stated to connect with. Each line is labelled with what the connection means.

Heuristic EvaluationTPL·008 · OFTEN USED WITHScreenshot to UX AuditAI·001 · WHAT THIS CHECKSDesign System AuditsSYS·011 · WHAT THIS CHECKSHeuristic EvaluationRES·002 · WHAT THIS CHECKSUX Audit ReportTPL·009 · WHAT THIS CHECKSAccessibility AuditFLOW·012 · WHAT THIS CHECKSDesign QAFLOW·003 · WHAT THIS CHECKSPrioritising Design WorkFLOW·006 · WHAT THIS CHECKSHeuristic EvaluationTERM·114 · SHORT DEFINITION

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Each link says what the connection is, so you can tell a principle from an alternative from a thing people mix this up with.

Applies when you are designing

A Pricing PageA Search ExperienceAn AI ProductNavigation

Often used with

These usually appear in the same screen or the same decision.

What this checks

The guidance behind the items in this list.

Short definition

The one-paragraph version, for when that is all you need.