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.

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Product 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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