How to Use the Zeigarnik Effect in UX

Summary: The Zeigarnik effect suggests that unfinished tasks are more memorable than completed ones. In UX design, we can leverage this effect to encourage user engagement and task completion.

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Feifei Liu (刘菲菲) is a International UX Researcher with Nielsen Norman Group, conducting research on a broad range of design issues using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Her research interests include culltural differences and UX, UX for children, and e-commerce.

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