Harnessing the Zeigarnik Effect for Effective UX Design

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Mustofa Al-Ameen Mustafa

pro

• Mar 17

People tend to remember unfinished or interrupted tasks more than completed ones, which creates a subtle mental tension. (The Zeigarnik Effect)

#UXLaws #FittssLaw #SaaSDesign #DashboardDesign #UXStrategy #PsychologyInDesign #Accessibility #DesignSpec @figma

Image credit: Mobbin

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Karina

pro

• Mar 23

When was the last time you paused to notice the little moments? ✨

I created a space where moments are captured as orbs, forming into a calm, evolving canvas.

I explored various apps on Mobbin to understand how people capture and reflect on moments in a simple way.

A few patterns stood out: low friction input, minimal interfaces, and visual spatial systems.

Then I built it on Replit. You can try it here.

Process details in the comments below 👇

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Karina

pro

• Mar 23

How I created it:

Molly Mittal

pro

• Mar 24

Most entrepreneurs have ideas. Very few have a crowd to test them on. PitchArena: Rise of the Sharks 🦈

It's a gamified pitch competition platform where two types of people level up together.

Neither side works without the other. That's the whole point.

Categories: Education & Learning + Social & Community + Entertainment & Gaming (Yes, all three)

Built entirely on @bubble!

8 pages. 7 data types. 12+ workflows. One genuinely new idea.

🔗 Try it here Linkedin #LevelUpWithBubble #BuildOnBubble

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padmil khandelwal

• Mar 24

Such a great idea . Having a blend of all three categories is a different league!

Kelvin F

• Mar 24

Did you know over 50% of adults face loneliness? Busy lives make matching schedules with friends nearly impossible. OpenJio is a social coordination engine that facilitates new connections over shared activities. Users explore a map of "Vibes" (Trekking, Coffee, etc.). Unlike passive apps, OpenJio uses Commitment-First Logic:

→ Green Light Trigger: Chatrooms only unlock once there are enough interested. → Spot Confirmation: Real-time slot management ensures high-intent participation. → Karma System: Post-Jio survey rewards "Kakis" who show up. Building a global community: OpenJio is currently in beta in Singapore, but the logic is built to scale. Interested in collaborating to bring OpenJio to your country? Let’s talk!

Try it: https://openjio.com/app

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