UX Design Definitions

Dive deep into the world of user experience design with our comprehensive, beautifully crafted definitions. Each concept is explained in three clear lines to accelerate your learning journey.

Loss Aversion

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

Loss Aversion

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

Loss Aversion

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

Zeigarnik Effect

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

Zeigarnik Effect

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

Zeigarnik Effect

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

Cognitive Dissonance

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

Cognitive Dissonance

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

Cognitive Dissonance

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

  • What it is: That uncomfortable feeling when your actions don’t match your beliefsYou say it’s a free trial but ask for card details upfront.

Loss Aversion

What it is: People hate losing something more than they enjoy gaining something
Your files will be deleted unless you upgrade. This makes users act fast
You didn’t care much when they were texting you. But now they’ve stopped, and suddenly you miss them

Zeigarnik Effect

What it is: People remember things that are incomplete more than the ones that are done
A progress bar saying “You’re 80 percent done” pushes users to finish signup
Someone leaves your conversation mid-topic. You keep wondering what they were going to say

Loss Aversion

What it is: People hate losing something more than they enjoy gaining something
Your files will be deleted unless you upgrade. This makes users act fast
You didn’t care much when they were texting you. But now they’ve stopped, and suddenly you miss them

Reciprocity

What it is: When someone gives you something, you feel like giving something back
An app gives free design templates. You feel good and consider buying the premium version
Your date brings you coffee. Next time, you bring them their favorite snack

Priming

What it is: What you see or hear first can shape your next decision
A site says “You’re just one step away from something amazing” before a form. It makes you hopeful and likely to continue
Before your date even speaks, they smile warmly. You already feel more open to them

Confirmation Bias

What it is: People look for information that supports what they already believe and ignore what doesn’t
If a user thinks your app is slow, they’ll focus on every lag, even if it works fine most of the time
You think someone is clingy. So every time they text, it proves your point, even if others would see it as caring

Anchoring

What it is: The first number or idea we see sets the tone for everything after
Show ₹5,000 as the original price and ₹1,999 as the offer. The user sees it as a huge deal even if ₹1,999 is your standard price.
Your ex was emotionally distant. So when your new guy texts back in 5 minutes, it feels super romantic — even if it’s just normal behavior.

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Darrpana © 2025 — Wander creatively, but leave my work be.

Darrpana © 2025 — Wander creatively, but leave my work be.

Darrpana © 2025 — Wander creatively, but leave my work be.