Information Design
The practice of presenting information in a way that is clear, accessible, and useful to the user.
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“user-centered problem-solving”
Intrinsic Motivation
The drive to perform an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.
Curse Of Knowledge
A cognitive bias where someone mistakenly assumes that others have the same background knowledge they do.
Design Pattern
A reusable solution to common design problems that provides a standard way of addressing recurring issues in design.
Empathy Mapping
A collaborative tool used to visualize what a user thinks, feels, says, and does to better understand their experiences and needs.
Law of the Instrument
Also known as "Maslow's Hammer," a cognitive bias where people rely too heavily on a familiar tool or method, often summarized as "if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.".
Usability
The degree to which a product or system can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction in a specified context of use.
Contextual Inquiry
A field research method where researchers observe and interview users in their natural environment to understand their tasks and challenges.
Convergent Thinking
A cognitive process where ideas are brought together to find a single, best solution to a problem.