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Why Delayed Feedback in Interactive Exhibits Boosts Engagement
A design analysis reveals that adding a 0.3-2 second delay to interactive museum exhibits makes visitors more curious and likely to stay longer. The delay creates an illusion of the system "deciding," triggering a desire to see the outcome. This principle, used by teamLab and Nintendo, can be implemented with simple code.
Meridian48 take
The article offers a practical UX insight for interactive installations, but its claims about universal engagement benefits need more empirical backing.
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