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    What is User-Centered Design (UCD)?

    Focuses on understanding user needs throughout the design process.

    What are user needs?

    Expectations regarding interface behavior and functionality.

    How do user needs impact interface effectiveness?

    Meeting needs determines user satisfaction and product value.

    What are the steps in user-centered design?

    Research, Align, Build, Test, Iterate.

    What is the purpose of user research?

    To gain insights into user behaviors and preferences.

    What are personas in design?

    Profiles representing user types to guide design decisions.

    What is the role of empathy in design?

    Understanding user experiences to create better products.

    How does empathy enhance user experience?

    Creates emotional connections and addresses real user needs.

    What are affordances?

    Features that indicate how an object can be used.

    What is the importance of affordances?

    They guide user behavior and enhance usability.

    What are signifiers?

    Cues that help users understand how to interact with an interface.

    How do signifiers reduce errors?

    They provide explicit cues for user interactions.

    What is feedback in HCI?

    Information provided to users after an action is performed.

    Why is feedback important?

    It acknowledges actions and guides next steps in interaction.

    What are user tasks?

    Actions users perform to achieve their goals with the interface.

    What is the difference between primary and secondary tasks?

    Primary tasks are main goals; secondary tasks support them.

    What is the significance of understanding user goals?

    It helps prioritize features and improve user satisfaction.