What is User Centered Design?
User-centered design (UCD) is a design approach that prioritizes the needs, behaviors, and goals of users throughout the design process. This method ensures that the product is intuitive, user-friendly, and meets the users’ requirements effectively.
Principles of User-Centered Design:
- Empathy: Understanding the user’s context, needs, and challenges.
- Iteration: Continuously refining the design based on user feedback and testing.
- Involvement: Engaging users in the design process through participatory methods.
By focusing on the user at every stage, UCD leads to products that are not only functional but also provide a satisfying and meaningful experience.