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Laws of UX

Flow State

Total immersion in a task where challenge matches skill. Design for flow: minimize interruptions, provide clear goals, give immediate feedback, and remove unnecessary friction. Accessibility barriers break flow.

In plain terms

Deep, absorbed focus on a task. Interruptions, friction, and accessibility barriers all break it — smooth, predictable design protects it.

Why this matters

Interruptions, friction, and accessibility barriers all knock people out of focus. Smooth, predictable, accessible design lets everyone stay in the task instead of fighting the interface.