No. #15

Picture Superiority Effect
- Images Beat Words

People are more likely to remember information presented as pictures rather than as words. This has implications for instructional design, user interfaces, and marketing.

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Product example

Instruction manuals or help sections within apps that use diagrams or icons may be more effective than text-heavy alternatives.

Empathy tips

1

Visual Instructional Design

Utilize images, icons, and diagrams to convey information.

2

Simplify with Symbols

Replace or complement text with intuitive symbols where possible.

3

User Interface Design

Design user interfaces with visual cues to aid memory.

4

Marketing Materials

Use imagery in marketing materials to enhance brand recall.

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