The discipline of deciding what words, structure, and information a screen needs so people can do what they came to do. It treats content as part of the design, not decoration added at the end.
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In plain words
- planning the words and info on a screen
- designing the content, not just the look
Usage example
Content design got involved early, shaping the flow's wording before a single pixel was drawn.
Don't confuse with…
- copywritingCopywriting persuades and sells; content design focuses on helping users complete tasks with the right information.
Categories
- Content & UX writing