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What is Hick’s Law in UX design?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Hick’s Law states that decision time increases with the number of choices.
Deep explanation
Hick’s Law explains that users take longer to decide when presented with many options. UX designers reduce cognitive overload by simplifying choices, grouping options, or using progressive disclosure.
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