User Experience
8 articles
How Designing Immersive VR Experiences Avoids Cybersickness
Even a momentary pause in head tracking can cause a virtual reality (VR) user to feel profoundly ill.
What are principles of sensory design for engaging environments?
Unexpected sounds and persistent background noise aren't just minor irritations; they are the most problematic sensory triggers in designed environments, often causing more distress than visual stimul
What Are Sensory Design Principles for User Experience in Spaces?
Sensory stressors, often overlooked in the built environment, contribute significantly to debilitating conditions like migraines.
Technical and psychological foundations of immersive experiences
In virtual reality, a frame rate below 90 frames-per-second can trigger cybersickness, immediately undermining any attempt at a memorable immersive experience, according to Gammaux .
Immersive Art: Questioning Psychological Impact & Enrichment
A recent study involving 687 participants found that virtual art galleries, despite offering greater immersion than traditional reading, did not lead to a greater overall growth in human flourishing.
How to Evaluate Product Detail Pages for Purchasing Decisions
During testing, participants encountered over 1,300 usability issues related to product pages, even on large e-commerce sites, according to Baymard .
What Are Gamification Psychological Principles for User Engagement?
In a randomized controlled trial, participants using a gamified learning platform showed higher learning, but surprisingly, badges alone increased their cognitive load.
How Gamification Works: A Guide to Enhancing User Experience
Gamification applies game elements to non-game environments to boost user engagement and drive desired actions. This guide explores how it works, from core principles to advanced strategies for creators and businesses.