How Video Games Taught Us UX: From Pac-Man's Simplicity to PlayStation's Sleek Design Introduction 🎮 Did you know your favorite video games secretly trained you to expect great UX design? Long before apps like Instagram or TikTok prioritized smooth interfaces, games like Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros . were already mastering the art of intuitive user experience (UX). In this post, we’ll explore how classic and modern video games laid the groundwork for the HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) principles we use today—and why even your PlayStation’s menu is a UX masterpiece! 1. Pac-Man (1980): The Birth of Clear Feedback Pac-Man’s UI was simple but revolutionary. When Pac-Man hit arcades in 1980, it wasn’t just about chasing ghosts—it was a masterclass in instant feedback . The game’s interface included three key elements: - A score counter (top-left) rewarding every pellet eaten. - A "lives" system (bottom-left) showing progress...