UX and Philosophy

Did you know that the term user experience is only 30 years old? Coined in 1993 by cognitive psychologist and designer Don Norman, user experience defined as how a user interacts with a product or design.

<aside> 💡 Despite its young age, the concept of user experience actually goes further back in history with deep ties with philosophy.

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Feng Shui

Feng Shui, one of the earliest origins of user experience, is an ancient Chinese practice and philosophy used to create comfortable & positive energy environments. Much like UX design, Feng Shui aims to meet the needs of the user through considerate design choices, such as:

⚖️ Striking Balance

💭 Having Spatial Awareness

💫 Achieving Natural Flow

To learn more on how you can utilize Feng Shui in your UX designs, read this article by Anurag Seg!

https://uxmag.com/articles/the-hidden-magic-of-ux-unraveling-the-feng-shui-connection