No. #102

Egocentric Bias
- Centering on One's Perspective

Egocentric bias is the tendency to rely too heavily on one's own perspective and/or have a higher regard for oneself than for others. This can influence product design and marketing, where assumptions are made based on the team's preferences rather than broad user needs.

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Product example

A product team may design features based on what they would want, neglecting diverse user preferences.

Empathy tips

1

Diverse User Research

Conduct extensive user research to gather a wide range of perspectives.

2

Inclusive Design Processes

Implement inclusive design processes that consider various user needs.

3

Challenge Internal Assumptions

Regularly challenge internal assumptions with external data.

4

Perspective-Taking Exercises

Engage in perspective-taking exercises to better understand and anticipate user needs.

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