Laws of UX · Experience and trust
Aesthetic-Usability Effect
Users often perceive aesthetically pleasing design as design that’s more usable.
The design-system take
Where the principle shows up in a token, component or pattern decision.
Visual polish does not fix a broken flow, but it buys patience while the flow is learned. Invest in beauty after the mechanics work — not instead of them.
Adapted from Aesthetic-Usability Effect on Laws of UX — Jon Yablonski.