5 Planes

The 5 Planes of UX—Strategy, Scope, Structure, Skeleton, and Surface—form a layered framework for user experience design. Conceptualized by Jesse James Garrett, these planes guide the design process from abstract goals to tangible interface decisions. Each plane builds on the…

Affordance

Affordance refers to the properties or characteristics of an object—whether physical or digital—that indicate how it can be used. In UX (User Experience) design, affordances are the visual or interactive cues that suggest the functionality of an element and guide…