In 2016, mobile app trends included apps serving as platforms for connecting supply and demand through dispatcher frameworks like Uber; cognitive design principles focused on human behavior and usability; and personalization driven by user context and IoT data from wearables and sensors. Backend trends emphasized scalability through concurrency, microservices, and fast/secure services compared to legacy systems. Overall, simplicity and usability remained important through following the KISS principle.
5. Cognitive Design
The psychology of design
Human behaviour
Design Thinking (empathy)
Familiarity by design
Responsive design
New kinds of interactions
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