The type of memory responsible for recording information about one's environment and spatial orientation. In interfaces, consistent layout leverages spatial memory to reduce navigation effort.
Explained
- People remember where things sit on a screen, not only what they are.
- Consistent placement lets users reach for a control without re-searching for it.
- Every time the layout shifts, that spatial memory resets and effort rises.
- Stable navigation and predictable positions reward repeat visits with speed.
