Laws of UX: Using Psychology to Design Better Products & Services

Laws of UX delves into the psychology behind user behavior and interaction with digital interfaces, offering a practical guide for designers to build more intuitive and human-centered products. Author Jon Yablonski deconstructs familiar apps and experiences to illustrate how UX designers can adapt their work to align with how users perceive and process digital interfaces. The book covers key principles from psychology, their relation to UX heuristics, and predictive models like Fitts’s law, Jakob’s law, and Hick’s law. It also addresses the ethical implications of using psychology in design and provides a framework for applying these principles effectively. /n/n This book is an essential resource for designers looking to enhance their skills by understanding the psychological aspects of user experience. It emphasizes the importance of aesthetically pleasing design and how it creates positive responses, making it a valuable tool for anyone involved in creating digital products and experiences. The insights and examples provided can help designers build experiences that are not only functional but also emotionally resonant with users.