Trigger
A prompt or cue that initiates a behavior or response, often used in behavior design to encourage specific actions.
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Seven Stages of Action
A model by Don Norman outlining the cognitive steps users take when interacting with a system: goal formation, planning, specifying, performing, perceiving, interpreting, and comparing.
Aesthetic-Usability Effect
The phenomenon where users perceive aesthetically pleasing designs as more usable, regardless of the actual usability.
Uniform Connectedness
A Gestalt principle stating that elements that are visually connected are perceived as more related than elements with no connection.
Vertical Rhythm
The consistent spacing of text and elements in a design to create a harmonious and readable layout.
Interface Interference
A dark pattern where the user interface is manipulated in a way that prioritizes certain actions over others to benefit the company.
Focal Point
A Gestalt principle stating that elements with a distinct visual feature (e.g., a unique color, size, or shape) capture attention and are perceived as a focal point.
Squint Test
A technique used to assess the visual hierarchy of a design by squinting to see which elements stand out the most.
User Centric Mindset
An approach that places the user's needs, preferences, and behaviors at the forefront of all design and development activities.