Explore effective product design strategies in this GOTO Amsterdam 2014 conference talk. Discover how to avoid common pitfalls in feature and product releases by incorporating user experience design principles. Learn about lean UX methodologies, the importance of user research, and prototyping techniques. Gain insights from a Nordstrom case study and receive practical tips for market testing. Understand the right questions to ask during the research phase and how to implement a user-centered design process. Benefit from Michele Ide-Smith's expertise as a Senior UX Architect at the University of Cambridge and apply these lessons to create products that truly meet customer needs and expectations.