Principle: Utilize Gestalt Principles
Description
By utilizing the principles behind how humans perceive geometric shapes, user interfaces can be made significantly more frictionless
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There's an established body of science in regards to the psychology behind how we perceive shapes and figures. These principles can be utilized in every facet of design. Therefore by learning and internalizing core Gestalt principles, UX designers can significantly reduce the amount of mistakes made in interaction, visual- and UI design.
Suggested reading:
- Gestalt Principles by Aela
- Gestalt psychology by Wikipedia
- Laws of UX by Jon Yablonski
