User-Centered Design (UCD)

User-Centered Design (UCD) is a design philosophy and process that prioritizes the needs, preferences, and limitations of end-users at every stage of the design and development process. This approach ensures that products and systems are tailored to meet the actual requirements of users, enhancing usability and overall satisfaction. UCD involves continuous user feedback through various methods, such as usability testing, surveys, and user interviews, to guide design decisions and iterate on solutions. By engaging users early and often, UCD aims to create intuitive and effective solutions that align with real-world use cases and improve the user experience.