Alternate realities Quote by Kathy Sierra
“The best user experiences are enchanting. They help the user enter an alternate reality, whether it's the world of making music, writing, sharing photos, coding, or managing a project.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Designing UX, 2015
Great user experiences transport users into immersive, alternate realities across creative and productive tasks.
In simple terms: UX creates immersive, alternate realities.
Key Takeaway
Design for immersion and flow.
Themes
design
technology
immersion
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
design
educational
When to use this quote
- software design
- education
- project management
Key Concepts
user experience
creative tools
Questions to Reflect On
- When does immersion hinder function?
- How to balance fantasy and practicality?
A Different Perspective
Immersion may distract from usability.
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