Anthropomorphism
The attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities, often used in design to make interfaces more relatable and engaging.
1207 topics found for
“proactive design”
Summative Testing
A type of usability testing conducted at the end of the design process to evaluate the effectiveness and overall user experience.
CIRCLES Method
A structured framework for product design that stands for Comprehend the situation, Identify the customer, Report customer needs, Cut through prioritization, List solutions, Evaluate trade-offs, and Summarize recommendations.
Roach Motel
A dark pattern where it's easy to get into a situation but hard to get out of it, such as signing up for a service but finding it difficult to cancel.
Flexibility-Usability Tradeoff
A principle stating that as the flexibility of a system increases, its usability often decreases, and vice versa.
Internal Consistency
The degree to which a product's elements are consistent with each other.
Environmental Branding
The use of physical space to convey brand identity and values through design elements like signage, architecture, and interior design.
Aesthetic Theory
The study of the nature of beauty, art, and taste and the creation and appreciation of beauty.
POLA
Principle of Least Astonishment (POLA) is a design guideline stating that interfaces should behave in a way that users expect to avoid confusion.