Quickly revisit the core objectives of the project to ensure that any changes align with the desired outcomes. Prioritize features or design elements that are critical to delivering value.

Open a dialogue with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure clarity around the new design direction. Clear communication helps in managing risks and avoiding scope creep.

Use prototypes or mockups to test the new design direction early and often. Gather feedback from stakeholders and end-users to validate the design before committing to development.

Regularly check in with stakeholders and team members to get their input on the evolving design. This ensures the design stays aligned with expectations and that potential problems are caught early.

Ensure that all changes are well-documented to prevent confusion. Accurate records of the new design will also help with future troubleshooting or upgrades.

Analyze the Change Understand the reasons: Identify why the change is happening—new goals, market conditions, stakeholder feedback, etc. Assess the impact: Evaluate how the changes affect timelines, resources, and the overall scope. Clarify new objectives: Ensure everyone understands the updated priorities and how they align with the project’s goals

Plans change all the time, but they can still be frustrating when they do. When dealing with design changes, it's important to make sure that changes are communicated thoroughly and effectively. On occasion, it can also be appropriate to push back, especially when changes require time and resources that stakeholders may not be aware of. During execution, be sure to review system requirements to prevent design regression.