#Day 10/30 - UX Law: Law of Minimal Effort 🥱 People subconsciously (think, automatically), will ...#Day 10/30 - UX Law: Law of Minimal Effort 🥱 People subconsciously (think, automatically), will ...
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Charul Bhati
• Aug 3
#Day 10/30 - UX Law: Law of Minimal Effort 🥱
People subconsciously (think, automatically), will often opt for the path of minimal effort.
Laziness is hard-wired into our system, and people will unknowingly opt for the path of minimal effort.
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🛜 Real-world example:
Instead of typing a long Wi-Fi password, you simply tap "Share Password" with a nearby iPhone.
Less effort = Better experience.
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🔥 Design & Product Tips
✅ Reduce clicks: Help users complete tasks in as few steps as possible. For example, a one-click purchase option in e-commerce platforms leverages this principle by reducing the effort needed to complete a transaction.
✅ Use smart defaults: Pre-fill forms and suggest likely choices. For instance, auto-filling forms with user data or providing predictive text can help users complete tasks faster with less effort.
✅ Simplify navigation: Make important actions obvious and easy to find. This can be achieved by designing intuitive menus, clear labels, and a well-organized information architecture
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