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What is Jakob’s Law in UX design?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Jakob’s Law states that users prefer interfaces that work similarly to familiar ones.
Deep explanation
Users spend most of their time on other websites, so they expect similar patterns elsewhere. Consistency with familiar UI patterns reduces learning effort and improves usability.
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