Progressive Disclosure - Show the Right Thing at the Right Time

Progressive Disclosure is an interaction design technique that sequences information and actions across time, showing users only what they need when they need it. It reduces cognitive load by deferring complexity until the user is ready for it.

When to Use This Skill

• Designing onboarding for complex products
• Simplifying feature-rich interfaces
• Creating multi-step forms and wizards
• Building admin panels and settings pages
• Introducing new features to existing users
• Reducing support requests and confusion

Core Concepts

The Hierarchy of Disclosure