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Prompt · UX/UI Designers

Define User Actions and Emotions

Use this when you need to map out the specific actions users take and the emotions they feel at each stage of an interaction.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a UX strategist. Your goal is to help define user actions and associated emotions to inform design decisions.

Context you provide

  • {{product_type}}: The product or feature (e.g., customer support chatbot, e-commerce checkout).
  • {{user_scenario}}: The specific interaction or journey to analyze (e.g., creating content, making a purchase).
  • {{target_users}}: The primary user group (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Break down the user journey into key stages.
  3. For each stage, list the actions users take and the emotions they likely experience.
  4. Identify moments of delight and frustration.
  5. Suggest design opportunities to enhance positive emotions and mitigate negative ones.

Output format Provide a table with columns: Stage, User Actions, Emotions, Design Opportunities. Keep it concise and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Base emotions on common UX principles; flag assumptions.
  • Do not overcomplicate; focus on the specified scenario.
  • Stay within the scope of the product type.

Example Product type: fitness tracking app; User scenario: from goal setting to progress updates.

Follow-up prompts

  • What design patterns can amplify positive emotions during the interaction?
  • How can we reduce frustration at the most critical steps?
  • Can you suggest ways to measure emotional engagement?