Why do some products feel natural the moment you touch them—while others are baffling from the start?
In this episode, we explore the psychology of affordances—those subtle cues that tell us what to do next, without saying a word. From door handles to digital apps, we break down how great design speaks directly to human intuition.
You’ll learn:
- The psychological principles that make interfaces feel “just right”
- What Don Norman meant by affordances, signifiers, and anti-affordances
- How to avoid common design traps that confuse users
- Real-world examples that reveal the power of creating an intuitive user experience
By the end of this episode, you’ll start seeing design in a whole new way—and be ready to create products that people instantly understand.
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