Categories: DesignTheory

Walt Disney: The World’s First UX Designer

I’m a huge fan of the Walt Disney park experience, and my family has traveled to Walt Disney World and Disneyland multiple times. I return from every visit with at least one extra-special memory. The reason the Disney experience is so consistently good is a focus on quality, detail, and the customer.

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Rob Cowie

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