# Before starting

- [Think about the user](/ux-resource-for-ucsc-genomics-institute/before-starting/think-about-the-user.md): Knowing who will use your tool will help the tool be easy-to-use
- [Review other tools](/ux-resource-for-ucsc-genomics-institute/before-starting/review-other-tools.md): Reviewing other tools before designing your own will help you find models to emulate and areas where you can improve upon
- [Write it out](/ux-resource-for-ucsc-genomics-institute/before-starting/write-it-out.md): Writing out our goals and notes is helpful for you and for others