Design principles can be applied across different industries by focusing on the key aspects of good design: discoverability and understanding. Discoverability involves making it clear what actions are possible and how to perform them. This can be achieved through the use of affordances, signifiers, constraints, mappings, and feedback. Understanding involves making the purpose and function of the product clear to the user. This can be achieved through clear and intuitive design. The interplay of technology and psychology is also important in design, and understanding both is crucial for effective design across different industries.
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