User-Centered Design (UCD) is an iterative, empathy-driven framework focusing on user needs, behaviors, and feedback at every stage of development. It prioritizes creating highly usable, accessible, and intuitive products by involving users through research and testing. Key benefits include increased satisfaction, reduced development waste, and higher market success. Core Principles of User-Centered Design Empathy: Understanding the user’s context, environment, and tasks. Involvement: Actively involving users in the design and evaluation phases. Iteration: Prototyping, testing, and refining solutions based on feedback. Accessibility & Inclusivity: Designing for all users, including those with disabilities. The 4-Step UCD Process (ISO 9241-210) Understand Context: Identify who will use the product, why, and under what conditions. Specify Requirements: Define user requirements and organizational goals. Produce Design Solutions: Create prototypes and design alternatives. Ev...