Minji Kim exemplifies the essence of human-centered design—transforming complexity into clear, engaging, and beautifully intuitive experiences that truly enhance how we interact with technology.
Design is not just about aesthetics or technology—it is about people. The world around us is rich with untapped insights, and great design emerges from observing how people interact with objects, environments, and systems.
Too often, designers confine themselves to digital tools, disconnected from the real-world contexts in which their products will be used. So does design require stepping away from the screen—watching, listening, and experiencing. Sometimes, an overlooked [things] could be the key to improving user retention on a platforms.
Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary thinking/approach is essential to problem-solving.
Philosophy, for instance, teaches us how great thinkers constructed frameworks to make sense of the world—an approach that parallels the design process itself. A nicely well-designed system, much like a well-reasoned philosophy, is clear, purposeful, and resilient.
Equally critical is an understanding of human psychology. People do not behave rationally; they behave humanly. Our decisions are influenced by cognitive biases, emotional responses, and cultural expectations. Understanding these psychological mechanisms allows us to design experiences meet their needs, motivations, and expectations.
The best designs are those that anticipate behavior, remove friction, and enhance usability
—ultimately improving the way we engage with the world.