5 Cognitive Psychology Theories that Contribute to the Quality of UX Design | UX Magazine

UX Design and Psychology Have a Lot In Common

The main goal of both UX design and psychology is to understand the patterns of human cognition, the decision-making process, and the needs of consumers. 

Every theory that we discussed here today shows that you can’t create a successful design without the knowledge of cognitive psychology. Sometimes, these theories prevent you from making some design decisions, while others can help you find solutions to improve the user experience. 

Hopefully, the insights that we shared with you today will help you better understand the psychology behind user experience and will make you a better UX designer as well.