Core

These are the foundational, often unspoken factors that reside at the deepest levels of contexts, people, and design.

XDF Level 8 posts

XDF Level: Core

Social Climate

Perceived attitudes in a setting.

May 6, 2024

Dennis Cheatham

Design that resonates emotionally with users and leaves lasting impressions.

May 6, 2024

Dennis Cheatham

Physical sensations such as pain or coldness.

May 6, 2024

Dennis Cheatham

A person's underlying emotional state.

May 6, 2024

Dennis Cheatham

Unwritten "rules" that define acceptable behavior.

May 6, 2024

Dennis Cheatham

People's beliefs, perceptions, and evaluations about themselves.

May 6, 2024

Dennis Cheatham

The lens through which a person interprets reality, shaping their assumptions about life, meaning, and the nature of the world.

May 6, 2024

Dennis Cheatham

A design’s functional, cultural, and emotional significance to those who use it.

May 6, 2024

Dennis Cheatham