Design Interfaces That Respect Time
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Updated 2026-07-28
- Time is one of the user's most valuable resources.
- Reduce unnecessary steps:
- Remember information.
- Automate repetition.
- Provide shortcuts.
- Avoid forcing users to wait:
- Show progress.
- Allow cancellation.
- Continue work when possible.
- Optimize frequent actions first:
- The most common task deserves the least friction.
- Respecting time is one of the strongest signals of a high-quality product.
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