UX Basics: 5 Core Principles Every Beginner Should Know

What Is UX (User Experience)?
UX stands for User Experience — it’s about how people feel when they interact with a website, app, or product. Good UX makes things easy, intuitive, and enjoyable.
Why UX Matters
• Increases user trust • Boosts engagement and sales • Reduces bounce rate • Saves time and money on redesigns
5 Core UX Principles for Beginners
1. Clarity Over Cleverness – If users must guess, it fails. 2. Hierarchy Matters – Use layout, color, and size to guide attention. 3. Consistency – Uniform buttons, colors, nav patterns build confidence. 4. Feedback Is Key – Loading spinners, confirmations, errors all matter. 5. Mobile First – Design for small screens; >60% of traffic is mobile.
Micro-Tip: Use Real Text, Not Lorem Ipsum
Meaningful text exposes UX issues earlier and orients design around actual content needs.
Bonus Tools You Can Use
• Figma – For wireframing and UI design • Google Forms – For quick user testing • Hotjar – For heatmaps and click tracking • Web.dev – For usability and performance checks
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