Reduce visible interface choices to minimize cognitive load.
npx skills add https://github.com/suwandre/my-opencode-config --skill hicks-law-suwandre
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: hicks-law Source: https://github.com/suwandre/my-opencode-config/tree/main/skills/hicks-law Command: npx skills add https://github.com/suwandre/my-opencode-config --skill hicks-law-suwandre
Minimizes cognitive load and speeds user decisions by reducing the number of visible choices in interfaces like menus, onboarding steps, and configuration flows.
Audit a UI flow to count visible options and apply chunking or progressive disclosure to reduce choices to a sweet spot (4-7) and measure expected decision time.
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Hick's Law states that decision time increases logarithmically with the number of choices presented. The formula RT = a + b * log2(n+1) calculates expected reaction time, guiding UX designers to limit options for faster decisions.
To simplify onboarding flows, reduce the number of visible steps and choices by applying chunking and progressive disclosure. This minimizes cognitive load and accelerates user completion rates by utilizing Hick's Law.
Reducing options in forms and dashboards improves conversion rates by balancing choice availability with user satisfaction. Simplifying feature exposure minimizes cognitive load and speeds up decision time.
You should not use progressive disclosure to limit choices when users need immediate access to all options for complex configuration. Over-simplifying feature exposure can hinder expert users who require full dashboard visibility.
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