UX audits are only useful when they’re actionable. In this post, we break down the 12 key heuristics that power UXNext — and why they matter in real products.

• What a UX audit should (and shouldn't) be

• The 12 usability heuristics UXNext is built on

• How we turn heuristics into practical design feedback

After years of watching teams struggle with audits and design fixes, I knew there had to be a faster, smarter way to improve UX — without the delay or the price tag.

• Where the idea for UXNext came from

• Why audits are broken for fast-moving teams

• Our vision for connected UX tools