What Product Designers Can Learn From Explanatory Journalism

Explanatory journalism can teach product designers how to be better explainers by favoring the important over the new, preventing context collapse, and recognizing that space is not scarce. By collecting all relevant information and organizing it effectively, designers can create a comprehensive papertrail that helps them understand problems, articulate requirements, and make informed design decisions. This approach also ensures that feedback from various sources is appropriately weighted and considered in the design process.