The Intersection of Psychology and Tech

As a student of psychology and a digital hobbyist, I often find myself looking at software through the lens of human behavior. It’s not just about code efficiency; it’s about cognitive efficiency.

Cognitive Load

Every extra click, every millisecond of delay, adds to the user’s cognitive load. When we design interfaces, we are essentially managing the user’s attention.

“Good design is a lot like clear thinking made visual.” - Edward Tufte

I’ve been experimenting with how we can reduce this load in everyday apps…