Attention Economy
An economic approach that treats human attention as a scarce commodity, focusing on capturing and retaining user attention.
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“attention focus”
Limited Attention
The concept that humans have a finite capacity for attention, influencing how they perceive and interact with information.
Gaze Cueing
The phenomenon where people follow the direction of another person's gaze, influencing their attention and behavior.
Focal Point
A Gestalt principle stating that elements with a distinct visual feature (e.g., a unique color, size, or shape) capture attention and are perceived as a focal point.
Principle of Scale
A design principle that involves using relative size to indicate the importance of elements, creating visual hierarchy and focus.
Directed Cognition
The process by which attention is guided by internal goals and external stimuli, affecting how information is processed and remembered.
Conspicuity
The ability of an object to stand out and attract attention within its environment.
von Restorff Effect
A phenomenon where an item that stands out is more likely to be remembered than other items, often used in design to highlight important elements.
Focal Points
Elements in a design that draw the viewer's attention and create a visual hierarchy.