SMRTR ProgrammingNov 18, 2025LogRocket

14 cognitive principles every UX designer should know

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UX designers can predict user behavior by applying 14 cognitive principles that explain how people think, learn, and make decisions when interacting with digital products. These principles help reduce mental effort through techniques like limiting choices and simplifying interfaces, guide attention using visual hierarchy and contrast, improve memory through recognition over recall, and motivate users with progress indicators and social proof.

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