Nielsen Norman Group’s Post

For one, I think I will kindly disagree with this page (because I normally love it). I'm a believer that one of the tasks of UX design is to give aesthetic pleasure. That's why we often spend more time playing games that are punishing, hard to understand, or hard to navigate, and the same can be said about those webpages that display a "critical" theory about visual design via clutter or any other resource that aren't strictly minimalistic. This is not an excuse to justify experiences that end up not reaching their usability goals, but to free the designer from the typical cookie-cutter style patterns that passively suggest that a proper experience must have the same kind of buttons, modals, grayscale values, search bars, etc. A UX designer not only has to have a clear sense of what is useful but also of what is beautiful.

Pattern Power! Leveraging the Brain's Love for Design Wins. I'm fascinated by how our brains perceive the world, especially how patterns play a key role in user experience. In my latest blog post, I explore the science behind pattern recognition and how it can be harnessed to create clear, engaging, and user-friendly designs. Key takeaways: 1. Why do our brains crave patterns 2. How to use patterns for design wins 3. The science behind geons (Lego bricks for your vision!) Want to create designs that resonate? Check out the full post: #uxdesign #braindesig #psychology

Consider the psychology of user interactions. Visual cues and design elements can influence user behavior and decisions. #PsychologyOfDesign #UserBehavior

Cognitive walkthrough or mental simulation. It’s a technique where you simulate how a user might think and act while using your flow. Also called mental model-based evaluation that helps you identify potential usability issues before involving real users in testing. 🟢 Benefits: -- Catch problems early, saving time and effort later. -- Understand users better by thinking like them. -- Easy to do, just grab a pen and paper! 🔴 Limitations: -- It's your best guess at how users think, not a magic mirror. -- It's not a replacement for testing with real users. -- It can take more time for complex flows. #designthinking #uxdesign #uidesign #usabilitytesting #userflow #cognition

Design thinking is not just a process; it's a mindset. It's about empathizing with users, defining the problem, ideating creative solutions, prototyping, and iterating until you find the perfect fit. It's innovation in action.

UI laws are based on human psychology, cognitive science, and usability studies to ensure interfaces are intuitive, efficient, and user-friendly. Here are the common UI laws every designer should know about. 🚀✨ #UIUX #UIDesign #uiprinciple #xiicosoftwaresolutions

Cognitive walkthrough or mental simulation. It’s a technique where you simulate how a user might think and act while using your flow. Also called mental model-based evaluation that helps you identify potential usability issues before involving real users in testing. 🟢 Benefits: -- Catch problems early, saving time and effort later. -- Understand users better by thinking like them. -- Easy to do, just grab a pen and paper! 🔴 Limitations: -- It's your best guess at how users think, not a magic mirror. -- It's not a replacement for testing with real users. -- It can take more time for complex flows. #designthinking #uxdesign #uidesign #usabilitytesting #userflow #cognition

Exploring the Psychology of Design! Dive into a meticulously curated collection of 106 design principles and cognitive biases that wield a profound impact on product design. Each principle is thoughtfully accompanied by pertinent examples and actionable tips, fostering a deep understanding of their application in practice. Discover this invaluable resource at growth.design/psychology #UIUX #DesignPrinciples #CognitiveBiases #UXUIDesign #DesignResources #PsychologyOfDesign #productdesign #uxdesign #uxprocess #designthinking #designagency Knot Squared

Discover Cognitive Load: Your Brain's Bandwidth! 🧠💡 Cognitive load is like the mental fuel your brain uses to think and learn. Imagine it as a bucket: when it's full, it's hard to take in new information. Learn how to manage this load to think more clearly and learn better. Whether you're a student, a pro, or just curious, understanding cognitive load can help you work smarter and learn more effectively. Let's explore this brain-boosting concept together! 🚀🤔🔍 #cognitiveload #thinksmart #learnbetter #uxlaws Resources: lawsofux

One of the biggest differences that #UX designers can make, is to share the #empathy with your team. In the age of #AI , we will need to face the challenge of diluted individuality, and all we can see are either trends or generalized results. The value of bringing back humanity is to shine that humans are not robots, we have different emotions in different context. A great design, just like a great movie or song, entails not only on the function level, but also the reflective level of interaction.