Category : Straightforward The 57 UX Principles are grouped under 6 categories (Straightforward/Flowing/Engaging/Distinctive/Supportive/Reliable). Each category describes an aspect of the Zurich User Experience.

Segmentation : Best Practice The Zurich Guidelines are divided into two categories: Uniquely Zurich (principles that are inspired by current projects and initiatives within Zurich and aim to push the user experience further) and Best Practice (principles that cover basic, yet essential guidelines to deliver a good UX experience).

UX Principle number : ST12 The UX Principle number is unique to each principle. It can be used for referencing, listing, etc..

Applicable if you are designing:

Screen A single view or page within a digital product or application.

Product A tangible or digital offering that is designed and developed to fulfill specific user needs or solve problems.

Journey A path or series of steps that a user takes when interacting with a product or service to reach a goal/complete a task.

Ecosystem It refers to the broader context and interconnections surrounding a product or service. It involves the various touchpoints, channels, and interactions that users have with the product, as well as the supporting infrastructure, technologies, and external factors that influence the overall user experience.

12 - 14 Straightforward Category

Example

 

What good looks like

 

Like most eCommerce websites, easyJet allows you to browse different product/flight options without having to log in - until you want to check out.

ST12 good 1

Monzo enable you to take small actions, like seeing your transaction history, using your login details only - but for higher risk actions like payments it uses more complex protocols.

ST12 good 2

Stradivarius allows users to checkout as a guest so they can get through the process quicker and don't have to sign up for an account that they will likely never use.

ST12 good 3

What bad looks like

Microsoft forces you to log in using a two-factor authentication every time you have logged out / have been disconnected.

ST12 bad 1

ZDS Components related to this UX Principle

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