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MENTAL MODEL · M1143

Aesthetic-Usability Effect

Aesthetic-Usability Effect
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Users tend to think that aesthetically pleasing products are more usable. Even if two products have the same functionality, and even if the attractive one has more bugs, users are more forgiving.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

- Aesthetic justice: Design is not 'putting on makeup'; it is part of the core functionality. When resources are limited, improving the visual appeal of the interface can physically reduce users' frustration with system errors.

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More aesthetically pleasing interfaces are perceived as easier to use and are more tolerant of errors.

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