Designing good user experience (UX) remains important even for internal application users who are forced to use the software.
In 2025, designers are expected to demonstrate how their design work translates into business impact, focusing on connecting design decisions to key performance indicators (KPIs).
One challenge in designing for internal applications is the lack of direct impact tracking. Strategies like CASTLE can help address this issue.
Designers working on internal applications need to focus on creating meaningful experiences despite users not having a choice, emphasizing the importance of UX even in such scenarios.