Redesigning Legacy Software: Modern UX Without Breaking Muscle Memory | Clickmasters

Same workflow logic and vocabulary, better hierarchy, states, and speed — users forgive visual change and revolt at re-learning; 'where did my button go' is churn in enterprise clothing.

Champions from the veteran cohort, previews and feedback loops, change management as part of the design project — the redesign succeeds socially or not at all.

Skipping the discipline this article describes until an incident, audit, or stalled project forces it — every practice above is cheaper adopted early than retrofitted under pressure.