That actually makes a lot of sense — UX design really is like modern-day rhetoric. Instead of persuading through speeches, we do it through layouts, visuals, and user flow. It’s about communicating ideas and guiding behavior without saying a word. I never thought about it that way, but it definitely changes how I look at design.

GroupC - The relatively small choice of material can make a huge impact on the enviroment when many people use them. A product is never just production and launch, but its resuablity and disposal is also important. A design from the beginning should always have this in mind.

Microsoft emphasizes that not renewing means losing core productivity tools, which feels more painful than the gain of continuing.

If Microsoft 365 highlights “You’ll lose access to Word, Excel, and Outlook” when a subscription is expiring, then renewals will increase compared to messaging framed as “Renew now to keep benefits.”

Pixel devices walk users step-by-step through setup screens (Wi-Fi, Google account, backup, permissions), preventing overwhelm during first use.

If Google’s Android setup wizard asks only one permission at a time, rather than stacking all permissions at once, then new users will complete onboarding more often, because the perceived effort is lower.

By showing an ultra-premium workstation in ads first, the perception of the mid-tier hardware shifts toward “affordable” relative value.

If Microsoft introduces a $2,000 “Surface Studio” before showing the $900 “Surface Laptop,” then the laptop will feel like a better deal, increasing purchases.

At Apple events, the first product revealed and the “One more thing” finale both tend to dominate press coverage, even if other devices were technically innovative.

If Apple positions its “Pro” iPhones at the start and end of keynote presentations, then those models will be remembered more clearly than mid-range ones.

Since Windows 95, Microsoft anchored the Start menu in the bottom-left, making it a large, predictable target. Later versions expanded the clickable region, improving ease of use on larger screens.

If Microsoft increases the hit area of the “Start” button on Windows, users will be able to access it more quickly, leading to higher satisfaction with navigation.

Compared to Yahoo’s crowded 2000s homepage, Google’s plain design with just the logo and search bar became a global habit because it lowered choice friction.

If Google Search continues to strip down its homepage to a single field and minimal options, users will always find it “faster” than competing engines, because fewer visible decisions reduce hesitation.

A user believes walking is their best workout. Even though strength training is underrepresented in their data, Apple Watch prominently celebrates their walking streak, reinforcing that belief.

If Apple’s Health app highlights data that reinforces a user’s existing belief about fitness (e.g., “You closed your rings again today—walking really does help!”), then users will stay more engaged, because the app is confirming what they already think is effective.

Even if there were annoying steps in the process, if the final moment feels satisfying or delightful, I’ll walk away thinking, That wasn't a bad experience.

I don’t want to miss out on a product knowing there’s not much left makes me more likely to pull the trigger immediately. This happens a lot of the time with new console launches.

Seeing a “premium” option first sets my expectations high, so when I see “regular” options, they feel more affordable—even if they weren’t cheap originally. Apple does this all the time with their "Pro" models of their products.

When startups don’t use a dedicated UI designer, the product may look good but not work well for users. Graphic designers help with branding, but UI design is about making sure the product is easy to use, works on all devices, and is accessible to everyone. Without that focus, the overall user experience can suffer.

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