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Intro

In the world of user experience, the term “not giving a fck” might seem counterintuitive. After all, isn’t the essence of UX about empathizing with users, addressing their needs, and creating delightful experiences?

Well, in this article, I’ll try to explore how the principles from Mark Manson’s best-selling book, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck,” can be reframed to highlight the importance of caring deeply about our users. I’ll do that by addressing, chapter by chapter, Manson’s great work.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck — Table of content.

Let’s dive into this intriguing journey of :

UX: The Subtle Art of Giving a Fck

Chapter 1: Keep Trying. The Feedback Loop from Heaven

Manson’s book starts with the notion that trying too hard can lead to a feedback loop from hell. In UX, stop trying means forcing your preconceived ideas onto users. Instead, listen to them, gather feedback, and keep trying new solutions by iterating on your designs.

The feedback loop from heaven in UX is the one where user needs to inform your decisions, leading to intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.

Chapter 2: Happiness is a Problem. The Adventures of Delighted Users

In the book, Manson argues that happiness comes from solving problems. In UX, this translates to the idea that the happiness of our users arises from their ability to solve problems efficiently using our products.

Emotions in UX are not overrated but essential. Design should aim to create positive emotional responses. Users should feel delighted, satisfied, and empowered.

Chapter 3: Your Users Are Special. Treating Users Like the Unique Individuals They Are