ARTICLE SUMMARY: There’s a lot to be said about life’s lessons—especially if you’re a UX designer who pays attention to more than just the screen in front of you.
As designers, we should always be on the lookout for the ways humans deal with life’s inconveniences—and just as important, how things work smoothly. Whether it’s a poorly placed sign or a store thoughtfully laid out to create a great shopping experience, there’s a UX lesson in it for all of us.
“UX lessons from everyday life” by Hriday Checker takes a look at how UX appears in our daily experiences—and how to observe, learn from, and apply those lessons to your own design work. He talks about:
- Why Everyday Life Is the Best UX Teacher
- UX Is About People, Not Products
- Bringing Everyday UX Lessons into Your Work
There is more to design than paying attention to the analytics. A lot of real time frustrations are hidden by analytics, while the numbers can tell you what’s happening, they don’t always tell you why.
If it’s one thing real-life observation teaches a designer, it’s that clarity beats cleverness. Never prioritize aesthetics over usability, forgetting that clarity is the highest form of beauty. Design should be self-evident; if people keep “using it wrong,” maybe the design is wrong.
We are continually surrounded by design’s triumphs and failures. This article will help you recognize them—and show you how to apply those lessons to your own work.
This is a great read for new and seasoned designers alike, let us know what you think in the comments.
