By Peter Ramsey

01 Sept 23

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Design Principles

Cognitive Load

Summary

The 'working memory' required to complete a task.

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Introduction

The theory is that the potential of your short-term memory is limited, and the brain cannot process an infinite number of 'things'.

Although hard to accurately measure, the cognitive load refers to the amount of strain your processing unit (brain) is under, at that moment.

That’s theory, now learn about how to implement this.

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For product builders

  • Impacts of Cognitive Load
  • Product tips (i.e., what you should do now)
  • Related UX bites for more examples