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This lecture introduces the concept of user modeling, focusing on the importance of creating personas based on real users to guide the design process. The instructor explains how to construct concrete personas, emphasizing the need to prioritize functions and avoid cognitive overload. Through examples and tools like empathy diagrams, the lecture illustrates how designers can understand users' goals, motivations, and pain points to create successful designs.