Foundations & Principles - Hitchhikers Guide to Design

Brainstorming

52 • Brainstorming

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Brainstorming is a collaborative, creative process designed to generate a wide range of ideas, enhance team collaboration, and solve complex problems. It typically involves a group of people that interact to suggest spontaneous ideas in response to a prompt. In UX, brainstorming is used for mostly visual techniques such as Crazy 8s or Storyboarding.

Breadcrumbs

43 • Breadcrumbs

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Breadcrumbs help users understand where they are, how they got there, and how to get back - without feeling lost in the woods. In UX, breadcrumbs provide a clear trail through complex structures such as websites, apps, and map interfaces. They are a simple but powerful navigational aid that supports orientation, hierarchy, and confidence.