Beyond Usability: Why Emotion and Delight Matter in UX

The Boagworld UX Show by Paul Boag

Apr 10, 202500:45:39Business

This week’s episode takes a deeper look at how we define good user experience—and argues it’s time we move beyond the narrow focus of usability. We explore how friction can sometimes enhance an experience, and why emotio...

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