UX Psychology

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Published Jul 22, 2024
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UX Psychology is a crucial aspect of UX design that brings design and technology together through an understanding of human behavior. Applying principles of psychology when building applications ensures that the experience is intuitive.

Psychology in UX aids in decision-making related to every aspect of UX design, such as element placement, spacing, hierarchy, and more.

UX Psychology

Fitts Law
Fitts law states that the time taken to move to a target is determined by both the distance to the target and the size of the target.
Hicks Law
Hicks Law describes the time a person takes to make a decision based on the number of choices.
Jacobs Law
Jacobs Law states that users expect new interfaces to work like the ones they already know, making familiarity essential for a smooth experience.
Millers Law
Millers Law asserts that the average person can hold about seven (+/- two) items in their working memory.

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