intuitive design
noun phraseUK /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv dɪˈzaɪn/
US /ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv dɪˈzaɪn/
A way of making things that is easy to understand and use without needing instructions.
The app's intuitive design lets even young children find their favorite games quickly.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The quality of a product or system that feels obvious and natural to operate.
Reviewers praised the phone's intuitive design, noting that no manual was needed.
3. A design approach that relies on users' existing knowledge and instincts rather than complex instructions.
The museum's intuitive design uses color-coded paths so visitors never get lost.
4. The visual and functional arrangement of elements that guides users effortlessly toward their goals.
The website's intuitive design places the search bar exactly where people expect it.