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Focus on the idea of a product experience, instead of experience that only deals with the user

“The problems that products are designed to solve require the use of many design disciplines. Some of these design efforts work directly at the user’s interaction while others are employed to address the business’ bottom line. But all of these design considerations affect, and sometimes create, an intended experience for the product… I encourage us change our discourse to include the idea of a product experience, instead of the experience that only deals with the user.” – Andrew Crow

This quote is from Andrew’s article “A product’s experience goes beyond User Experience.”

You have to be happy with the work you’re doing in order to really truly make your customers happy

“To me it’s very hard to make your customers happy if you’re not happy yourself. That has to start from within. You have to be happy with the work you’re doing, happy with the products that you’re producing in order to really truly make your customers happy. It’s very much a positive feedback cycle. When you like what you do, you’re going to create something that’s better than if you don’t like what you do. All things being equal, your customers are going to like you and your product a lot more. ” – David Heinemeier Hansson

Read more in UX Magazine’s interview with David entitled “Less is Better.”

Storytelling allows the most complex of ideas to be effectively conveyed to a variety of people

“Storytelling offers a way for the team to really understand what they are building and the audience that they are creating it for. Stories allow for the most complex of ideas to be effectively conveyed to a variety of people. This designed product/experience can then offer meaning and emotion for its users.” – Francisco Inchauste

Read more in Francisco’s Smashing Magazine article “Better User Experience With Storytelling – Part One.”

Startups that “get” UX and design are likely create a more successful product than those that do not

“A startup founder who ‘gets’ user experience and design will likely create a more successful product than one who does not. It’s not just because a great user experience makes a product more enjoyable and ultimately fun to use. It’s because this type of design thinking and understanding of the customer seeps into every other aspect of the product.” – Jeff Gothelf

 

Read more in Jeff’s article “In the beginning (there should be UX)”
Thanks to Nick Fink for pointing to this quote and article!

 

Today we want products that appeal to both cognition and emotion

“Products were once designed for the functions they performed. But when all companies can make products that perform their functions equally well, the distinctive advantage goes to those who provide pleasure and enjoyment while maintaining the power. If functions are equated with cognition, pleasure is equated with emotion; today we want products that appeal to both cognition and emotion.” – Don Norman

This quote is from Don’s article “The Transmedia Design Challenge: Technology that is Pleasurable and Satisfying”

Deeply understanding customers allows companies to develop products that revolutionize the way we live our lives

“Deeply understanding their customers is what allows successful companies to think five years ahead of the market and develop products and services that revolutionize the way we live our lives… By understanding the market and the needs of their customers, these companies can develop products customers want and put themselves in the best position to achieve success.” – Demetrius Madrigal and Bryan McClain

Read more in Demetrius and Bryan’s article “Research is Communication.”