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…
Affinity Mapping, also known as an Affinity Diagram, is a visual, collaborative method used in UX to organize large volumes of qualitative data—such as user quotes, observations, and ideas—by grouping similar items into thematic clusters. This technique helps teams synthesize…
Affordance refers to the perceived and actual properties of an object—physical or digital—that suggest how it can be used. In User Experience (UX) design, affordances are visual or behavioral cues that intuitively guide users toward taking specific actions, such as…
Navigation Path refers to the sequence of steps, screens, or pages a user follows to reach a specific goal or destination within a digital interface such as a website, application, or data system. Extended Definition In User Experience (UX) design,…
UX Optimization is the systematic and iterative process of enhancing the user experience of a digital product, website, or application. It involves applying data-driven insights, user research, and continuous testing to improve usability, accessibility, engagement, and conversion rates—ensuring the product…