UX Glossary
Essential UX design terms, methods, and principles — explained clearly.
Accessibility
Learn what accessibility (a11y) means in UX, WCAG 2.2 guidelines, and how to design digital products everyone can use. Practical tips included.
Affordance
Learn what an affordance is in UX design, the difference between affordances and signifiers, and how to make interfaces intuitive. With examples.
Card Sorting
Learn what card sorting is, open vs closed vs hybrid types, and how to run a card sort to improve your site's information architecture.
Cognitive Load
Learn what cognitive load is, its 3 types (intrinsic, extraneous, germane), and how to reduce mental effort in UX design. Practical tips included.
Dark Pattern
Learn what dark patterns are in UX, the most common types like confirmshaming and roach motel, and how to avoid deceptive design. With examples.
Design Thinking
Learn what design thinking is, its five stages, and how to apply this problem-solving framework in UX projects. Practical tips and examples.
Fitts's Law
Learn what Fitts's Law is, its formula, and how it applies to UX design — button sizing, touch targets, and interactive element placement.
Heuristic Evaluation
Learn what heuristic evaluation is, Nielsen's 10 usability heuristics, and how to audit any interface for UX problems. Step-by-step method guide.
Information Architecture
Learn what information architecture (IA) is, how to organize content for intuitive navigation, and methods like card sorting. Practical UX guide.
Mental Model
Learn what a mental model is in UX, how users form expectations about interfaces, and how to design products that match user thinking patterns.
Progressive Disclosure
Learn what progressive disclosure is, how it reduces cognitive load in UX, and when to use it. Practical guide with interface examples and tips.
Usability Testing
Learn what usability testing is, moderated vs unmoderated methods, and how to run effective UX tests. Step-by-step guide with practical tips.
User Flow
Learn what a user flow is, how to map one, and why it matters for UX design. Covers flow types, real examples, and practical mapping tips.
User Persona
Learn what a user persona is, why personas matter in UX, and how to create research-based personas. Includes types, examples, and practical tips.
Wireframe
Learn what a wireframe is, why it matters in UX design, and how to create effective wireframes. Covers low-fidelity vs high-fidelity types with examples.