UX law
Miller's Law in UX design
Learn how limits in working memory affect interface complexity, chunking and information design.
In one sentence
People handle information better when it is grouped into meaningful chunks.
Why it matters
Dense interfaces force users to hold too many unrelated items in working memory at once. Grouping and progressive disclosure reduce that burden.
Applied example
A long settings screen becomes easier to scan when options are grouped into clear categories instead of presented as one continuous list.
What to remember
- Group related information into meaningful chunks.
- Avoid forcing users to remember many items at once.
- Use progressive disclosure for secondary detail.
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