Portfolio Presentation

How do you balance the need for structure and direction with the reality of a problem that is ill-defined or lacks a clear solution?

UX Designer

Flexport

Myntra

Zoox

Autodesk

Ola

Robinhood

Did you come across this question in an interview?

  • How do you approach ambiguous problems?
  • When you encounter ambiguous problems, how do you go about understanding the problem and identifying potential solutions?
  • Tell me about a time when you faced a particularly ambiguous problem, and how you approached it.
  • How do you navigate uncertainty when you're faced with a design challenge that lacks clear direction or guidance?
  • What steps do you take to gain clarity when dealing with a complex or ambiguous problem in your work?
  • How do you balance the need for structure and direction with the reality of a problem that is ill-defined or lacks a clear solution?
  • What methods do you use to break down complex or ambiguous problems into smaller, more manageable pieces?
  • How do you manage ambiguity and ensure that you're moving in the right direction when working on a project or task that lacks clarity or guidance?
  • Tell me about your approach to tackling complex or ambiguous problems, and how you use insights and research to inform your decision-making.
  • How do you leverage collaboration and feedback from others to help you solve ambiguous problems?
  • When facing an ambiguous problem, what are the key considerations you keep in mind to ensure you arrive at the best possible solution?

Interview question asked to UX Designers interviewing at Grammarly, Roku, Ola and others: How do you balance the need for structure and direction with the reality of a problem that is ill-defined or lacks a clear solution?.