Grounded Theory
A research method that involves forming a theory based on data systematically gathered and analyzed.
1207 topics found for
“proactive design”
Time Pressure
A dark pattern where users are pressured to make quick decisions by creating a false sense of urgency.
User Research
The process of understanding user behaviors, needs, and motivations through various qualitative and quantitative methods.
Storyboard
A visual representation of a sequence of events or user interactions, used to plan and communicate the flow of a narrative or process.
Empathy Mapping
A collaborative tool used to visualize what a user thinks, feels, says, and does to better understand their experiences and needs.
Accot-Zhai Steering Law
A model predicting the speed-accuracy trade-off in pointing tasks when using devices like a mouse, important for user interface design.
Heuristic
A rule-of-thumb or shortcut that simplifies decision-making and problem-solving processes.
Product Critique
A structured evaluation process where a product's design, functionality, and user experience are assessed, often by peers or experts.
Invariance
A key aspect of Gestalt psychology in which simple geometrical objects are recognized independent of rotation, translation, and scale.