In order to understand why UX design is important, we first need to determine what UX actually is.
Although there is much debate surrounding the definition of UX (user experience), it’s broadly accepted to be how a customer interacts with a product or service, and the ways in which this can be improved. That could range from a website to an app or even a shopping or driving experience.
For the tech savvy out there, this may be a simple concept. However, for those starting out or who are simply just curious, it may be worth walking through the basics.
Cereal. We’ve all eaten it. It’s a product that’s been in our homes for generations. UX design is a little bit like the experience of eating a bowl of say… Cheerios.
Cereal and milk is the product itself; these have both come from a manufacturer and is what you’ll be interacting with.
The bowl is the platform and the spoon is the interface or the way in which you experience the contents of the bowl – the product.
So, what is the end result? Your breakfast, the user experience.
So, who really needs UX?
Well, all brands and organisations looking to create user friendly products and interfaces need an element of UX Design. Therefore, it’s important that companies get the user experience part right.
We’ve all used badly designed websites and apps that leave you feeling confused and frustrated. That’s poor UX design.
Plus UX is not static, it’s an ever-growing and exciting space to be in! That’s why here at UX Academy, we believe that getting started on the path to a new career or building on existing design foundations for your organisation, should be fun but also require the best tools.
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Why it’s important
Poorly designed concepts that fall flat with consumers can make or break a business. Thus, badly designed websites, apps and experiences can limit the reach and effectiveness of a brand.
However, by implementing effective UX, businesses can boost customer loyalty and satisfaction, solving the challenge of creating well-received products.
So, the next time you’re shopping online, logging onto Zoom, or even taking your car out for a spin, think about the way you interact with the products around you.
What works? What doesn’t? What would you like to see more of? And take that away with you into your own design lives.
Remember, the goal is to delight the user with a well thought out product, experience or service.
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