Psychology plays a significant role in design by influencing how users interact with and perceive a product. It helps designers create products that are intuitive and easy to use. For instance, a well-designed door or kettle should not require manual instructions to push or pull. The design itself should indicate the action. This is based on the psychological principle of affordance, where the properties of an object indicate how it should be used. If a design is overly complex, it can confuse users and defeat the purpose of the design.
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