UX and Usability Debate

The cluster focuses on discussions about user experience (UX) and usability in design, frequently distinguishing UX from UI or aesthetics and emphasizing its priority over visual appeal.

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Keywords

UX UI ux design usability user experience user funnel experience ui good design aesthetics

Sample Comments

dcw303 May 26, 2015 View on HN

Design includes usability. I suspect you are confusing it with aesthetics - a common mistake.

unnah Aug 19, 2022 View on HN

It's all about the user experience.

BartBoch Mar 29, 2019 View on HN

The beauty of UX. Or lack of it.

cmdlinerambo Dec 7, 2014 View on HN

I think it says something to ux.

namelosw Aug 7, 2019 View on HN

Wow. From UX perspective this indeed make sense somehow.

clobber Jun 24, 2012 View on HN

Why You Should Never Say "UX" For User Experience

thamizharasu Aug 19, 2014 View on HN

How to focus on usability when we design UX/UI?

supercoder Mar 26, 2014 View on HN

It's cool guys, they mention UX.

tpoacher May 30, 2023 View on HN

You seem to be mistaking UX with UI design.

rimantas Aug 17, 2009 View on HN

it is about user experience, not about style.