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Cognitive Load in UX

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Cognitive load infographic illustration UX

Taken from “UX for Cats” (9 of 50)

 

Cognitive Load

  • Cognitive Load refers to the total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory.
  • In design, cognitive load is significant because if a user interface is too complex, it will overload the user’s mental capacity, making it difficult for the user to navigate the system.
  • Designers aim to minimize cognitive load, or the “signal to noise” ratio, to make products more user-friendly.

About Douglas Bonneville

Douglas has been a graphic designer since 1992, in addition to software developer and author. He is a member of Smashing Magazine's "Panel of Experts" and has contributed to over 100 articles. He is the author of "The Big Book of Font Combinations", loves cats, and plays guitar.