Users don't care about your app's complexity
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by Fh_
1 hour ago
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I have a working theory: If users think your app is complex, it does not mean they hate it, they just have higher expectations/reward for putting up with it.

I have worked on making software easy for users, and often I got them to see the app has no value much faster because by stripping complexity, I lost the tiny functionalities that made it useful for them.

kaizenb
1 hour ago
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All about mental models, biases.

"Understanding the logic behind these biases allows us to confront, moderate, and potentially use them positively. This directory takes a swift dive into various cognitive biases affecting our lives and work, aiming to help us design with greater awareness."

https://1984.design/psychology-of-design/

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Fh_
53 minutes ago
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This is really good, esp for someone without a design background like me.
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chrisjj
1 hour ago
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> complex

I think the word you need is complicated.

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playlistwhisper
32 minutes ago
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I would add: complicated with regards to a genuine problem.
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