Critique Information Density
owl-listener/designer-skills/visual-critique/skills/critique-information-densityby owl-listener9a6930cf84a8No license2.8K starsListed Oct 8, 2026Updated Oct 8, 2026Repository updated 4 weeks ago
Critique a rendered screen's density — cognitive load, content prioritisation, scanning patterns, and progressive disclosure. Use when a screen feels overwhelming. For the underlying choice-count principle, use `hicks-law` (interaction-design).
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