Day 12: Exploring the GDC Vault

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Today, I continued my research into the principles and psychology behind UI/UX design further by watching more GDC Vault talks and taking notes.

GDC Vault Talks 





Following my research into UI/UX design, I wrote a blog post about UI/UX design principles, which I will use as a reference when creating UI designs for the 4-week diagnostic project. 
Location: Preston, UK

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