“Hooked How to Build Habit Forming Products” by Nir Eyal is an insightful guide that explores the psychology behind building products that capture users’ attention and keep them coming back for more. Drawing on research from neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology Eyal presents a framework for creating habit-forming products that are designed to engage users on a deep and lasting level.
Through a series of case studies and practical examples, Eyal introduces the “Hook Model,” a four-step process that explains how products can create habits in users’ lives. From triggering initial actions to reinforcing behaviors and forming lasting habits, the Hook Model offers a blueprint for product designers and entrepreneurs to create products that are not only engaging but also addictive.
Whether you’re a product designer, entrepreneur, marketer, or simply curious about human behavior, “Hooked” offers valuable insights into the factors that drive user behavior and how to leverage them to create successful products. With its accessible writing style and actionable advice, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the psychology of habit formation and building products that people love.
