UX glossary
Explore key UX terms with clear definitions, practical context, and direct connections to the guides where each concept comes to life.
Mental model
Learn what mental models are in UX design and how aligning your interface with user expectations reduces friction and increases usability.
Explore termOnboarding flow
Learn what onboarding flows are in UX design, explore the different types, and understand how to guide new users to their first meaningful action without overwhelming them.
Explore termProgressive disclosure
Learn what progressive disclosure is in UX design and how showing information in layers reduces cognitive load and improves task completion.
Explore termSkeleton screen
Learn what skeleton screens are in UX design and why showing structural placeholders during loading feels faster and more reassuring than spinners or blank pages.
Explore termUsability testing
Learn what usability testing is in UX research, explore the different types, and understand how observing real users completing tasks reveals problems that internal reviews miss.
Explore termUser journey map
Learn what user journey maps are in UX design and how visualizing the full user experience from start to finish reveals problems that looking at individual screens misses.
Explore termWireframe vs prototype
Learn the difference between wireframes and prototypes in UX design and how choosing the right tool at the right stage gets you better feedback and faster design decisions.
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