Assembling flat-pack furniture
Ikea Effect
Understanding the Ikea Effect can help you evaluate whether it's worth investing your time in assembling furniture or if it's better to buy pre-assembled pieces.
Similar Situations
60-30-10 Rule
DIY Projects: Apply the 60-30-10 Rule to your DIY creations, such as painted furniture or handmade crafts, for a polished and professional finish.
Checker Shadow Illusion
Package Design: Designing product packaging that stands out and communicates effectively on store shelves.
Poggendorff Illusion
Packaging Design: Considering the illusion's effects when designing product packaging with patterns or lines.
Imposter Syndrome
Returning to Work After a Break: Parents or career changers can ease back into work without feeling unqualified.
Gambler's Fallacy
Driving decisions: Understanding the gambler's fallacy can help you make safer decisions on the road, without assuming that a lack of accidents in the past guarantees safety in the future.
Barnum Effect
Sales pitches: Be aware of how salespeople may use flattering, broad statements to create rapport and influence your decisions.
Sunk Cost Fallacy
Career choices: Recognizing the sunk cost fallacy can help you change career paths or jobs without being held back by the time and effort you've already invested.
Three R's of Growth
Fitness Studio: Keep members coming back with engaging classes and personalized support, offer incentives for members who bring friends, and collect reviews on fitness platforms to attract new sign-ups.
Decoy Effect
Travel planning: Understanding the decoy effect can help you make better decisions when comparing travel packages or accommodations, focusing on the features that are most important to you.