Proximity
A Gestalt principle that states objects that are close to each other tend to be perceived as a group.
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Gestalt Theory
A set of principles describing how the human mind organizes visual information into meaningful wholes.
Common Fate
A Gestalt principle stating that elements moving in the same direction are perceived as a group or a single entity.
Hedonic Adaptation
The observed tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.
Miller’s Law
Also known as Magical Number 7 +/- 2, a theory in cognitive psychology that states the average number of objects an individual can hold in working memory is about seven.
Continuity
A Gestalt principle that describes the tendency of the human visual system to perceive lines or patterns that follow a smooth, continuous path rather than a disjointed or abrupt one.
Nielsen’s Heuristics
A set of ten general principles for user interface design created by Jakob Nielsen to improve usability.
Error Prevention
Design strategies aimed at preventing user errors before they occur.
Uncanny Valley
The phenomenon where a humanoid object that appears almost, but not exactly, like a real human causes discomfort in observers.