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    The Psychology Behind Great Product Design

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    18 nov 2025
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    Lena and Eli explore the invisible frameworks that make digital products feel magical, from human-centered design principles to error prevention strategies that separate great experiences from frustrating ones.

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    Great design begins and ends with understanding humans. When people struggle with objects, we should blame the design, not the user.

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    Opening & Welcome

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    Topic Introduction & Source Material Setup

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    The Human-Centered Foundation

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    The Language Objects Speak

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    Mental Models and User Expectations

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    Error Prevention and Recovery

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    Practical Applications & Listener Takeaways

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    Wrap-up & Closing Reflection

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