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OptionalDetailOnDemand
| Users are easily overwhelmed by too many options or choices so it is more inviting and less intimidating to initially present only the information that is most likely desired, with additional detail available on demand. |
Context
Challenge (or Problem)
Examples
- Home pages that are too "busy." Many portals may be like this.
Forces
- An experienced user may want more options immediately available but this is likely to be intimidating to a less experienced user.
- If people are offered more options than they can absorb, they don't do anything.
- 80/20 rule may apply - i.e. people get 80% of the value they seek out of 20% of the information.
Design Solution
Resulting Context
Rational
Examples
References & See Also
- Optional Detail On Demand Pattern on COMMON GROUND:A Pattern Language for Human-Computer Interface Design.
- Extras On Demand pattern on UI Patterns and Techniques/
Contributors
Add your name to this list if you contribute to this pattern topic:| PatternForm | |
|---|---|
| TopicType | Pattern |
| PatternDomain | Software/Web Design |
| PatternIntention | Only give info needed, with option of more. |
| PatternStatus | Place Holder |
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