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Laws of UX · Choice and decisions

Hick's Law

The time it takes to make a decision increases with the number and complexity of choices.

The design-system take

Where the principle shows up in a token, component or pattern decision.

Minimize options where speed matters, break complex tasks into steps, and highlight the recommended choice instead of presenting everything equally.

Adapted from Hick's Law on Laws of UX — Jon Yablonski.