Smart Defaults
Pre-set options in a system that are designed to benefit users by simplifying decisions and guiding them towards the best choices.
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“user-centered problem-solving”
Microcopy
Small bits of text in user interfaces, such as instructions, labels, and error messages, that help guide users through interactions.
Onboarding
The process of guiding new users through the initial stages of using a product or service, helping them become familiar with its features and benefits.
Nagging
A dark pattern where repetitive notifications or prompts are used to wear down user resistance.
Occam’s Razor
A principle that suggests the simplest explanation is often the correct one, favoring solutions that make the fewest assumptions.
Mere Exposure Effect
A psychological phenomenon where people develop a preference for things simply because they are familiar with them.
Computational Thinking
A problem-solving process that includes logical reasoning, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithmic thinking.
Humor Effect
The psychological phenomenon where humorous content is more easily remembered and perceived positively by users.
How Might We
A brainstorming technique that frames problems as opportunities for innovation, starting with the phrase "How might we...?".