Laws of UX
Fitts, Hick, Jakob and the rest, each with a plain explanation and a poster you will end up printing out.
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How to get the most from it
Laws of UX sits in UI & UX Libraries under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful, brainy and beautiful.
About this category: Pattern libraries, dark-pattern catalogues, component galleries and laws-of-UX summaries. The bookmarks that actually get reopened.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- Looking at something lovely
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Laws of UX: quick answers
Is Laws of UX free?
Yes. Laws of UX is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Laws of UX?
No. You can use Laws of UX without signing up for anything.
Does Laws of UX work on a phone?
Yes. Laws of UX works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Laws of UX safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Laws of UX take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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