UX Design Principles Skill

Psychological principles that guide design DECISIONS. For implementation patterns (colors, spacing, animations), see the corresponding ux-* skills.

Choice Architecture

Hick's Law: Decision Time

Decision time increases with the number and complexity of choices.

Do:

• Reduce options when quick decisions matter
• Break complex tasks into smaller steps
• Highlight recommended or default options
• Use progressive disclosure for advanced features

Don't:

• Present all options at once without guidance
• Oversimplify until purpose becomes unclear