What was the primary reason for the design of Westlaw Next?

The primary reason for the design of Westlaw Next was to respond to customer feedback for less clutter in searches. This focus on user experience led to a streamlined interface that prioritizes the most relevant results, making it easier for legal professionals to navigate through vast amounts of legal information. By reducing clutter, Westlaw Next enhances the efficiency of legal research, allowing users to quickly find pertinent materials without being overwhelmed by unnecessary information.

While simplifying legal research processes and providing comprehensive document access are important aspects of the tool, they are not the main driving factor behind its design philosophy. Similarly, enhancing the visual presentation of legal data, though a component of the overall user experience, was secondary to creating an intuitive and less cluttered search environment.