Designing Better Buttons: Consistency, Hierarchy & Buttons vs Links

Hey, welcome back! After a comprehensive look into some of the most common UX psychology principles, today we’re kicking off a series on one of the simplest elements (or so they say) in any UI—buttons. Now, you might think, “What’s there to discuss about buttons?”. But trust me, there’s so much more beneath the surface. Designing an effective button requires […]

Designing for Lasting Impressions: The Peak‑End Rule

“We don’t choose between experiences, we choose between memories of experiences.” – Daniel Kahneman Think about the last product or app you used that truly delighted or frustrated you. What moments stand out in your memory? You’ll quickly realise that you don’t remember every second of an interaction – instead, you remember the highlights (good or bad) and how the […]

Make It Simple, Make It Work: The Speak-Easy Effect in Design

“People tend to prefer things that are easy to think about.” — Daniel Kahneman Every day, people face an overwhelming amount of information. Their time and attention are limited, so they need content that gets to the point fast without requiring too much effort to consume. When text is easy to read, it takes less mental effort to process. Not […]

The Paradox of Choice: Why Choice Overload Ruins UX

What makes us abandon online shopping carts when there are too many options to compare? Why do we feel a sense of relief when a menu has just three items instead of thirty? There’s a reason for all of this and it’s closely tied to how our brains are wired. “As the number of choices increases, so does the effort […]

UX Psychology: The Zeigarnik Effect and How to Use It

Why do certain tasks linger in your mind long after you’ve put them down? What makes unfinished business so hard to forget? Am I the only one who keeps a mental record of unticked tasks? Probably not. Psychology suggests that we all have this tendency, known as the Zeigarnik Effect. It’s a powerful psychological insight that shows how our brains […]

How UX Design Maximises ROI and Drives Business Growth

“If you think good design is expensive, you should look at the cost of bad design.” — Dr Ralf Speth, Chief Executive Officer, Jaguar Land Rover A lot of the time, the real deciding factor between a business succeeding or failing comes down to User Experience. Digital products can make a massive impact on business growth. When user-centered design is […]

Your Short and Practical Guide to the Double Diamond Process

Hey there, welcome back! 👋 Wherever you are in your design journey, you’ve probably heard of the Double Diamond process. It’s a solid framework to keep your projects on track and lead you to actionable solutions. It’s simple, clear, and effective for solving complex design problems. Today, I’ll cover what it’s about, how to use it in your projects, and […]

10 Must-Read UX Design Resources to Kickstart 2025

UX is always evolving. Each year brings new challenges, trends, and opportunities. ✨ We need to keep learning, experimenting, and staying curious to stay ahead. But let’s face it—finding the right resources can be overwhelming. So, I’ve done the heavy lifting for you. ✨ Here’s a curated list of articles, videos, and guides from this year, to spark fresh ideas […]

Visual Hierarchy: Repetition

Welcome Back! 👋 I’ve been thinking a lot lately about something I learned while studying art at university. One of the key lessons our professors always stressed was the power of repetition. Regardless of where it appeared, in repeated brushstrokes in a painting, themes in music, or movements in dance, we were taught to recognise repetition and understand how it […]