19. Creating a Magical User Experience

Adam L. Davis¹

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Oviedo, FL, USA

First, to begin learning about designing applications with the user experience in mind, you should be aware of the following acronyms:

UX: User experience. The total experience of using an application
UI: User interface. The web page or graphical interface used by the user
KISS: Keep it simple, stupid. An overall design concept
RWD: Responsive Web Design (an approach to web design allowing web pages to render in many different devices)

Application Hierarchy

You should prioritize your UX according to the following characteristics, from highest to lowest:

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