Progressive Disclosure
Cognitive Load & Information Processing
Progressive Disclosure
An interaction design pattern that sequences information and actions across several screens, revealing only what's necessary at each stage to reduce cognitive burden and help users make confident decisions.
Explained
- Reveal complexity gradually instead of showing everything at once.
- Each stage exposes only what the user needs right now, hiding advanced options until later.
- This keeps the initial view simple while still supporting depth for those who want it.
- Settings, filters, and wizards all use layered reveal to stay approachable.
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