Information Scent
The cues and hints that users follow to find information online, based on perceived relevance and usefulness.
7 topics found for
“cognitive cues”
Recognition Over Recall
A design principle that suggests interfaces should minimize the need for users to recall information from memory, instead providing cues to aid recognition.
Take the Best Heuristic
A decision-making rule where individuals choose the option with the highest perceived value based on the first good reason that comes to mind, ignoring other information.
Signifier
A visual or auditory cue that indicates how to interact with an element in the user interface.
Identity Priming
The process of triggering particular aspects of a person's identity to influence their behavior or decisions.
External Cues
Environmental signals that influence behavior and decision-making, such as signage, prompts, or notifications.
Visual Cueing
The use of visual elements to draw attention to important information or guide user actions.