No. #2
Attentional Bias
- Directed Focus Shapes Our World
Focuses our attention on certain details while ignoring others, influenced by current thoughts or emotions, affecting product usability and design.
Read more on WikipediaProduct example
A fitness app may highlight calorie counting for users interested in weight loss, overshadowing other health aspects.
Empathy tips
1
Inclusive Design Strategies
Ensure product features cater to a wide range of user interests and needs.
2
User Feedback Loops
Implement mechanisms to capture diverse user feedback continuously.
3
Design Flexibility
Create adaptable user interfaces that can evolve based on user interaction.
4
Awareness Training
Educate the design team on cognitive biases to foster mindfulness in design choices.
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