7 UX Law
In UX design we have used these law a lot of time, and you can see these law used almost everywhere. Hick’s Law: Hick's Law, also known as Hick-Hyman Law, named after psychologists William Edmund Hick and Ray Hyman, states that the more options available to a person, the longer it will take to decide which option is best. In other words, Hicks Law is used to simplify choices and remove barriers in decision-making. This law states that the time it takes for a person to make a decision increases with the number and complexity of choices. It emphasizes the importance of simplifying choices and reducing complexity in user interfaces to improve decision-making and navigation. Takeaways Minimize choices when response times are critical to decrease decision time. Break complex tasks into smaller steps in order to decrease cognitive load. Avoid overwhelming users by highlighting recommended options. Use progressive onboarding to minimize cognitive load for new users. Be careful not to simp...