Onboarding Design

Overview

Onboarding is the product's job interview. Focus every decision on the shortest path to the aha moment: the first instant the user feels the core value personally.

When to Use

Use when:

• Designing or reviewing signup flows, welcome screens, or goal-selection quizzes
• Auditing permission prompt placement or copy
• Building or optimizing a paywall within an onboarding sequence
• Evaluating any screen between first launch and the user's first meaningful action

Not for:

• Post-onboarding retention or engagement loops
• General UX copywriting outside the onboarding context

Core Principles