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Laws of UX, 2nd Edition

by Jon Yablonski

January 2024

Intermediate to advanced

186 pages

4h 4m

English

O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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Second EditionWhy I Wrote This BookWho This Book Is ForWhat’s in This BookA Brief History of Psychology and DesignGestalt PsychologyHuman Factors EngineeringHuman–Computer InteractionUser Experience DesignO’Reilly Online LearningHow to Contact UsAcknowledgments
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OverviewOriginsExamplesConclusion
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OverviewOriginsExamplesConclusion
OverviewOriginsExamplesConclusion
OverviewExamplesConclusion
OverviewOriginsExamplesConclusion
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OverviewOriginsExamplesConclusion
Building AwarenessVisibilityShow-and-TellDesign PrinciplesDefining Your PrinciplesBest PracticesConnecting Principles to LawsConclusion
How Technology Shapes BehaviorIntermittent Variable RewardsInfinite LoopsSocial AffirmationPersonalizationDefaults(Lack of) FrictionReciprocityDark PatternsWhy Ethics MatterGood Intentions, Unintended ConsequencesThe Ethical ImperativeSlow Down and Be IntentionalThink Beyond the Happy PathDiversify Teams and ThinkingLook Beyond DataEmbrace Friction

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About the Author

Jon Yablonski is a multidisciplinary designer who specializes in simplifying complex technology and making it intuitive through user research and interaction design. With over a decade of experience in design and development across various industries such as entertainment, retail, automotive, aerospace, and product, Jon brings a deep understanding of the relationship between human psychology and technology. When he’s not creating journey maps or crafting prototypes, Jon is creating digital tools to help designers, such as such as Laws of UX and Humane by Design.