Aesthetic-Usability Effect

People perceive designs with great aesthetics as easier to use

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Definition

Users perceive aesthetically pleasing designs as more usable, even when functionality is equivalent. Beautiful interfaces create positive impressions that extend to usability perceptions.

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Aesthetic-Usability Effect – Cognitive Bias UX Principle