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What are the psychological responses to poor design ?
Psychological responses to poor design :
- Confusion:
- What it means: When things are too complicated or don’t make sense, you get confused.
- Example: Imagine trying to use a new app, and it’s so cluttered that you can’t figure out where to find what you need.
- Annoyance:
- What it means: When something is irritating or gets in the way of what you’re doing, it annoys you.
- Example: Picture a website that takes forever to load, or a button that doesn’t do what you expect it to do.
- Frustration:
- What it means: When annoyances pile up, and it’s hard to get things done, you feel frustrated.
- Example: Think about trying to complete a task on your computer, but the system keeps giving you errors or doesn’t let you finish.
- Panic or stress:
- What it means: Long delays or unexpected issues, especially when you’re in a hurry or under pressure, can make you feel stressed or panicked.
- Example: You’re working on an important project with a tight deadline, and suddenly the system crashes.
- Boredom:
- What it means: If things are too slow or too simple, it becomes boring.
- Example: Waiting for a website to load for ages or doing a task that’s too easy and not challenging at all.