{"id":175,"date":"2025-12-13T11:58:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T11:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2025-12-19T14:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:35:10","slug":"ux-research-design-planning-document-for-major-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/ux-research-design-planning-document-for-major-project\/","title":{"rendered":"UX Research &amp; Design Planning Document"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>My Major Project is a website about design psychology, where I am going to address the following questions: <strong>how psychological concepts affect digital design decision-making, user behavior and usability.<\/strong> Most of the information being presented without taking into account the user experience may complicate the content of the information. The users may find it hard to understand abstract theories and may simply be bored when the site is cluttered or difficult to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, I am going to incorporate the User Experience Research and Design (UXD) that I have learnt in my classes as well as based on my research in all phases of my project. The integration of UXD techniques at the initial stage will enable me to make sure that the site will be not only informative but also accessible, inclusive, and easy to navigate. The principles of UX presented in the works by Norman (2013) and Krug (2014) are used to inform my approach, i.e., the emphasis on the intuitive design and minimization of the cognitive load, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To assist in visualization of user needs and user behaviors, I have developed UX materials, including personas, empathy maps, and journey maps. Through this type of planning, I will produce a project that will not only exhibit good UX practice but also convey knowledge about the psychology of design itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Goals &amp; UX Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My project is aimed at creating a site that gives the design psychology concepts in a clear and attracting manner. Most psychological concepts may seem dense or abstract when addressed to an academic audience, thus my challenge lies in ensuring that they are made available, and practical to users who might be as varied as design students to those still in early career as a designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a UX perspective, my objectives are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce cognitive load by organizing content clearly and breaking it into digestible sections (Krug, 2014).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a readable visual hierarchy using typography, spacing, and consistent layout (Norman, 2013).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the site is accessible and inclusive, following WCAG 2.2 guidelines (W3C, 2023).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design a navigation structure that allows users to quickly find and explore content relevant to their interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The success will be measured with the help of the usability oriented results. An example is when the user is able to find a particular subject and interact with the content without getting lost, then this means that my UX goals are being achieved. These goals are only achieved through careful research, design, prototyping and testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Target Audience Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying and understanding target audience is central to designing an effective website. My primary audience includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Design students<\/strong>, who need clear explanations for learning and assignments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early-career designers<\/strong>, seeking practical applications of psychological principles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Individuals interested in psychology or digital design<\/strong>, exploring the subject out of curiosity or self-learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The users are going to have various backgrounds and expectations. One might want brief summaries or illustrations whereas another might want extensive theoretical descriptions. I am also be aware of these differences and have created personas that depict the important types of users (Nielsen and Molich, 1990). These personalities will lead to the complexity of content, navigation, and visual presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The accessibility and inclusivity are also imperative. I would like to apply clear typography, contrast, and simple navigation, which is indicated in WCAG 2.2 (W3C, 2023), so that everyone could feel comfortable with the site. This exercise of thinking about my target audience made me understand that the design choices should be made based on the limitations and behaviors of the users, and not only in ideal situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proposed UX Research Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I plan to conduct UX research in two main phases: desk research and informal user research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>desk research <\/strong>is the research on the principles of design psychology, user-centred design practices and accessibility standards. I will make a review of scholarly papers, UX books, and websites used in education to find effective approaches to the organization and presentation of content. The study of precedence will aid me in identifying trends that can be used in learning and usability and prevent pitfalls that can be associated with design (Krug, 2014; Norman, 2013).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Informal user research<\/strong> involves the interactions between oneself and fellow peers and potential users to learn how they interact with the content. These discussions expose the challenges and indicate the effective presentation styles. The research findings will be used to inform personas, empathy maps and journey maps to facilitate the visualization of user motivations and behaviors (Nielsen and Molich, 1990).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example is where I noticed students like myself, would tend to skim the contents when they are faced with time pressure. Having learned this, I will make my articles organized into headings, bullet points, and highlighted key takeaways to enable scanning and also to ensure that they can be explored further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UX Design Tools &amp; Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To translate my research into practical design decisions, I have create several UX materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User Personas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have drafted two key personas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Student Sam<\/strong>: a 22 year-old design student who needs clear explanations for assignments. Sam prefers short sections with examples and visuals, and may lose focus if content is dense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designer Dana<\/strong>: a 28-year-old early-career designer seeking practical takeaways. Dana scans headings, looks for actionable insights, and compares multiple sources for credibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/marie-user-persona.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-640x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-640x1024.png 640w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-187x300.png 187w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-768x1229.png 768w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-960x1536.png 960w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1280x2048.png 1280w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie.png 1482w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub><sup>User Persona of a early-career designer Dana Marina <\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stephan-user-persona.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Stephan-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Stephan-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Stephan-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Stephan-768x1151.png 768w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Stephan-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Stephan-1366x2048.png 1366w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Stephan.png 1482w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub><sup>User Persona of a design student Sam Lerners <\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating these personas has helped me consider different user needs and reading behaviors, guiding choices about content length, examples, and navigation structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empathy Maps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of each persona, I developed empathy maps to find out what the users think, feel, say, and do. In particular, Sam may get discouraged by long paragraphs, whereas Dana may get discouraged by the absence of real-life examples. The knowledge of these reactions can be used to create layouts and interaction to minimize unpleasant experiences (Norman, 2013).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/marie-empathy-map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-1536x961.png 1536w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-2048x1281.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub><sup>Empathy map of a early-career designer Dana Marina <\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stephan-empathy-map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-1-1536x961.png 1536w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Marie-1-1-2048x1281.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub><sup>Empathy map of a design student Sam Lerners <\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User Journey Maps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have also created a user journey map of a common situation, like Dana searching information of cognitive load. Among the areas of concern identified in the journey, such as the inability to locate pertinent articles and opportunities, such as the ability to present prescribed readings and summaries of the main points. This will make sure that the flow of the website is logic and intuitive (Krug, 2014).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/marie-user-journey-map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"959\" src=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dana-user-journey-1024x959.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dana-user-journey-1024x959.png 1024w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dana-user-journey-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dana-user-journey-768x719.png 768w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dana-user-journey-1536x1438.png 1536w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dana-user-journey-2048x1918.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub><sup>User journey of a early-career designer Dana Marina <\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stephan-user-journey-map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"949\" src=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sam-user-journey-1024x949.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sam-user-journey-1024x949.png 1024w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sam-user-journey-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sam-user-journey-768x712.png 768w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sam-user-journey-1536x1424.png 1536w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sam-user-journey-2048x1898.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub><sup>User journey of a design student Sam Lerners <\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Architecture &amp; Interaction Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I will have a simple, shallow structure of navigation based on the research and the UX materials. Articles will be organized into a categories (e.g., Perception, Behaviour, Usability), and will have the ability to quickly find something by referring to a search. The structure of each of the articles pages will remain the same, but it will include the following: heading, subheadings, examples, and visual illustrations, as well as, key takeaways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would be interested in maintaining simple and user-friendly communication, as Norman (2013) advocates that the design needs to assist users to concentrate on activities and not on the interface. They will use buttons, links, and menus, which will have similar patterns so as to minimize confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the information architecture of my site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/informatoin-architecture.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/informatoin-architecture-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-217\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup><sub>Information architecture of the website <\/sub><\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/informatoin-architecture-in-page.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/informatoin-architecture-page.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span><sup style=\"\"><i><sub>Page level Information architecture of the website <\/sub><\/i><\/sup><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prototyping &amp; Testing Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I plan to use prototyping to test ideas before full development. Low-fidelity wireframes will focus on layout and navigation, while high-fidelity prototypes will explore typography, colors, and visual hierarchy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, I have produced quick low-fidelity wireframes for the mobile version, focusing on layout, content, user flow, and navigation. These are early drafts intended to outline the basic structure of the website, with more wireframing to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mobile-wireframe-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"813\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.16_1-813x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.16_1-813x1024.jpg 813w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.16_1-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.16_1-768x968.jpg 768w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.16_1-1219x1536.jpg 1219w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.16_1-1625x2048.jpg 1625w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.16_1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub><sup>low-fidelity wire frames for the mobile screens<\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mobile-wireframe-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.161_1-795x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.161_1-795x1024.jpg 795w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.161_1-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.161_1-768x989.jpg 768w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.161_1-1193x1536.jpg 1193w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.161_1-1590x2048.jpg 1590w, https:\/\/season-shrestha.uk\/wp-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CamScanner-18-12-2025-11.161_1.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For usability testing, I will ask friends and peers to complete tasks, such as locating a topic or summarizing an article. I will observe behavior, note points of confusion, and request feedback on clarity, readability, and navigation. Feedback will be documented and used to iterate the design before final development (Nielsen &amp; Molich, 1990).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iteration &amp; Reflection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UXD is inherently iterative. I expect to refine design based on testing insights. For example, if users struggle to scan articles, I may adjust headings, spacing, or highlight key takeaways differently. Iteration allows continual improvement, ensuring the website meets both educational goals and UX objectives (Krug, 2014).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethical Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I will ensure that all testing follows ethical principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participants will be informed about the purpose of testing and their role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No personal data will be collected or stored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feedback will be anonymized and used solely to improve the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By respecting user privacy and providing clear guidance, I aim to maintain trust and responsibility throughout the UX process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This planning document describes my method for including UX Research and Design in building my Design Psychology website. I will use personas, empathy maps, journey maps, and iterative testing. My goal is to create a site that is educational, accessible, and focused on the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on UXD during the planning stage has changed my thinking. It has helped me anticipate challenges, prioritize clear content, and design interactions that support learning. Going forward, I will keep testing and improving the website. My goal is to ensure that it clearly communicates design psychology principles while also providing a smooth and engaging user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Norman, D. (2013). <em>The Design of Everyday Things<\/em>. Basic Books.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Krug, S. (2014). <em>Don\u2019t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability<\/em>. New Riders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nielsen, J., &amp; Molich, R. (1990). <em>Heuristic Evaluation of User Interfaces<\/em>. ACM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WCAG. (2023). <em>Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2<\/em>. <a>https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG22\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My Major Project is a website about design psychology, where I am going to address the following questions: how psychological concepts affect digital design decision-making, user behavior and usability. Most of the information being presented without taking into account the user experience may complicate the content of the information. 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