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Understanding Cognitive Load in UX Design and How to Avoid Common Pitfalls

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Cognitive load refers to the amount of mental effort required to use a product or complete a task. In UX design, cognitive load is an important consideration because users have a limited amount of mental resources, and if a product requires too much cognitive effort, users may become frustrated, confused, or disengaged.

Cognitive load can be divided into three types: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane.

How to Avoid Common Pitfalls? To create a product with a low cognitive load, you should follow some basic guidelines:

As a software expert, I have extensive knowledge of cognitive load and its impact on user experience. With my expertise, I can guide you in creating a product with a low cognitive load, leading to a better user experience. So, if you want to build an MVP with a user-friendly design, I can provide you with reliable advice and support throughout the process.

This article was generated with the assistance of AI and refined using proofing tools. While AI technologies were used, the content and ideas expressed in this article are the result of human curation and authorship. You may read more about my ideas on the subject in my blog post "Importance is All You Need - Looking Beyond AI in Content Creation."

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Christos Georgiou

Software Engineer
Over the past 10 years, I have had the pleasure of designing and implementing software products in a wide range of industries such as hospitality, finance, marketing, and retail. As a full-stack developer, I've gained valuable experience with a multitude of tools, programming languages, and technologies. My proficiency lies particularly in .Net Core, Node.js, and Angular.
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