#DesignPsychology
Why do cute things feel so comforting? From Hello Kitty to AI assistants, Kawaii taps into our evolutionary caregiving instincts—and reshapes design, tech, and emotion. Can't escape evolution... 🧸💕 #Kawaii #DesignPsychology scientificinquirer.com/2025/05/23/k...
May 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🥴 Perfect is overrated. The Pratfall Effect shows that a little flaw can actually make your UX (and your brand) more relatable—and more trusted: www.ux-bulletin.com/pratfall-eff...

#UXDesign #PratfallEffect #UserExperience #UIUX #DesignPsychology #BehavioralDesign #UXTips
Pratfall Effect: How Flaws Can Build Trust and Connection - UX Bulletin
What if a tiny flaw could make your product more lovable? It sounds counterintuitive, but psychology backs it up. The Pratfall Effect shows that people actually like you more when you’re…
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May 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Happy Thursday. This weeks inspiration has been emotions, empathy and empowerment. Have a good rest of the week 😀💎 #phd #phdlife #design #designleadership #designresearch #designpsychology #servicedesign #codesign #hcd #ux #cx #servicedesignthursday
May 15, 2025 at 5:15 AM
**Design connects emotionally.**

Brands that evoke feelings stand out. Create experiences that resonate on a personal level, not just functional ones. ❤️✨ #Branding #DesignPsychology
March 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
**Design connects emotionally.**

Brands that evoke feelings stand out. Create experiences that resonate on a personal level, not just functional ones. ❤️✨ #Branding #DesignPsychology
January 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
It’s been a positive week 💎for service co-design week-notes 82. Finally getting over this terrible cough and cold. Not enjoying the cold weather though 🥶 @oulibrary.bsky.social #phdlife #designleadership #designresearch #designpsychology #behaviouraldesign #servicedesign #codesign #weeknotes
November 24, 2024 at 6:51 AM
Service Co-design week-notes 88. The one where I return to routines. A very generous family gift means I can progress some of my latest skills audit. Now which one to start with?! 💎🎢😊 @oulibrary.bsky.social #PhD #PhDLife #DesignLeadership #DesignResearch #DesignPsychology #ServiceDesign #CoDesign
January 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
👀 Seen it once? You’ll probably like it more next time. That’s the mere exposure effect in action—learn how familiarity builds trust (and better UX): buff.ly/vmdg1d3

#UXDesign #MereExposureEffect #UserExperience #UIUX #DesignPsychology #UXTips #DesignThinking
Mere Exposure Effect in UX: Why Familiarity Builds Trust - UX Bulletin
Have you ever found yourself more comfortable with a website simply because you've visited it multiple times? That's no accident—it's the magic of the Mere Exposure Effect in UX! This psychological…
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April 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🎉 That wow moment? It doesn’t last—blame hedonic adaptation. Learn how to keep delight alive in your UX so users don’t swipe away bored: buff.ly/urNWa9K

#UXDesign #UserJoy #HedonicAdaptation #UIUX #DesignPsychology #UXTips #KeepItFresh
Hedonic Adaptation in UX: Designing for Sustained Delight - UX Bulletin
Ever started using a new app with excitement, only to find the thrill fading after a few uses? You're not alone. This phenomenon, known as Hedonic Adaptation in UX, explains why users might lose…
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April 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Well it’s been quite the week for service co-design week-notes 92. But mostly all good 😊 Got my book review published - hope you like it 😊 www.designresearchsociety.org/articles/gov...

#designleadership #designresearch #designpsychology #servicedesign #codesign #hcd #ux #cx
February 2, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Service Co-design week-notes 97. The one when I felt like a weeble (I’ll leave you to decide what that means). Now for a little rest 🪫 before I power up for next week 💎🎢 @ougradsch.bsky.social @oulibrary.bsky.social #phd #phdlife #designleadership #designresearch #designpsychology #servicedesign #cx
March 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The Great Elevator Button Lie: Why the 'Close Door' Button Almost Never Works — And Why We Can’t Stop Pressing It open.substack.com/pub/bradleys...
#ElevatorButton #DesignPsychology #UX #ModernLife
The Great Elevator Button Lie: Why the 'Close Door' Button Almost Never Works — And Why We Can’t Stop Pressing It
A Brief History of Futility, Impatience, and the Tiny Illusions We Can’t Live Without
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July 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🧠 Unfinished tasks stick in our brains—thanks, Zeigarnik Effect! Learn how to use this psychological quirk to boost engagement and keep users coming back for more: buff.ly/HxDB3uP

#UXDesign #ZeigarnikEffect #UserExperience #UIUX #DesignPsychology #BehavioralDesign #UXTips
Zeigarnik Effect in UX: Engaging Users with Unfinished Business - UX Bulletin
Ever left clothes in your online shopping cart, only to get a nudge later that reads: "Still deciding? Your items are waiting!" That’s not coincidence—that’s the Zeigarnik Effect in UX at work.…
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April 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Service Co-design week-notes 102. The one where I was definitely a busy bee 🐝 but all good. Three good days to look forward to, and then a nice long chocolate 🍫 weekend 😊 @ougradsch.bsky.social #phd #phdlife #designleadership #designresearch #designpsychology #servicedesign #codesign #cx #ux #hcd
April 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Happy Thursday 22nd May. The latest in my inspiration series. Apparently yesterday it was World Product Day and so I celebrated by being very ‘producty’ 💎😊 #phd #phdlife #design #designleadership #designresearch #designpsychology #servicedesign #hcd #cx #ux #servicedesignthursday
May 22, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Welcome in Thursday. This weeks inspiration is design guiding principles in the form of the double and triple diamond 💎 💎 @ougradsch.bsky.social #phd #phdlife #doublediamond #triplediamond #designleadership #designresearch #designpsychology #servicedesign #codesign #servicedesignthursday
July 17, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Service Co-design practice and research week-notes 118. It’s also #nationalsistersday and so I’m also celebrating my Sister 💖 @ougradsch.bsky.social #phd #phdlife #design #research #servicedesign #codesign #designleadership #designresearch #designpsychology #hcd #ux #cx #weeknotes
August 3, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Service Co-design week-notes 112. The one where it was International Be Yourself Day (22nd June) #CelebrateEveryDay. I will give it my best. Have a great week everyone 😊💎 @ougradsch.bsky.social #phd #phdlife #designleadership #designresearch #designpsychology #hcd #cx #ux #weeknotes
June 22, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Welcome in Sunday for Service Co-design week-notes 111. Hope you are able to have a rest, and have a good week ahead 🌞 @ougradsch.bsky.social #phd #phdlife #design #designleadership #designresearch #designpsychology #servicedesign #codesign #hcd #cx #ux #weeknotes
June 15, 2025 at 6:20 AM
The Great Elevator Button Lie: Why the 'Close Door' Button Almost Never Works — And Why We Can’t Stop Pressing It open.substack.com/pub/bradleys...
#ElevatorButton #DesignPsychology #UX #ModernLife
The Great Elevator Button Lie: Why the 'Close Door' Button Almost Never Works — And Why We Can’t Stop Pressing It
A Brief History of Futility, Impatience, and the Tiny Illusions We Can’t Live Without
open.substack.com
July 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This is literally a dream come true getting this article published in the Psychologist.

@samosys.bsky.social and I are both really passionate about the topic, and hope that you like it😊:

www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

#designpsychology #designleadership #phd #servicedesign #productdesign
January 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM