Design Jakob's Law Into Products
Psychology & UX Laws · ux laws
Updated 2026-07-28
- Users bring expectations from other products.
- Familiar patterns reduce learning time.
- Use established conventions for:
- Navigation.
- Search.
- Forms.
- Controls.
- Innovation should improve the experience, not force users to relearn basics.
- Familiarity creates confidence.
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