ux-design-principles
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
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