DesignDecisionsCiteResearch [rule] v1.0.0

When usability studies, interviews, surveys, or analytics exist, every design proposal must explicitly reference the supporting evidence — naming at least one data source (test, interview finding, funnel metric) in its rationale.

Severity

warning

Applies When

Proposing or reviewing any design change when research artifacts or analytics are available.

Verify By

Check that the design rationale names at least one data source. A proposal with no evidence citation when evidence exists must be sent back for research review.

DesignDecisionsCiteResearch [rule] v1.0.0

When usability studies, interviews, surveys, or analytics exist, every design proposal must explicitly reference the supporting evidence — naming at least one data source (test, interview finding, funnel metric) in its rationale.

Severity

warning

Applies When

Proposing or reviewing any design change when research artifacts or analytics are available.

Verify By

Check that the design rationale names at least one data source. A proposal with no evidence citation when evidence exists must be sent back for research review.

Rationale

Evidence-backed decisions reduce revisiting settled questions and align teams around shared observations. Unevidenced decisions in an evidence-rich environment waste prior investment and reintroduce solved problems.

Severity

warning

Applies When

Proposing or reviewing any design change when research artifacts or analytics are available.

Verify By

Check that the design rationale names at least one data source. A proposal with no evidence citation when evidence exists must be sent back for research review.