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# UX Heuristics Framework Practical usability principles for evaluating and improving user interfaces. Based on a fundamental truth: users don't read, they scan. They don't make optimal choices, they satisfice. They don't figure out how things work, they muddle through. ## Core Principle **"Don't Make Me Think"** - Every page should be self-evident. If something requires thinking, it's a usability problem. **The foundation:** Users have limited patience and cognitive bandwidth. The best interfaces are invisible -- they let users accomplish goals without ever stopping to wonder "What do I click?" or "Where am I?" Every question mark that pops into a user's head adds to cognitive load and increases the chance they'll leave. Design for scanning, satisficing, and muddling through -- because that's what users actually do. ## Scoring **Goal: 10/10.** When reviewing or creating user interfaces, rate them 0-10 based on adherence to the principles below. A 10/10 means full alignment with all guidelines; lower scores indicate gaps to address. Always provide the current score and specific improvements needed to reach 10/10. ## Krug's Three Laws of Usability ### 1. Don't Make Me Think **Core concept:** Every question mark that pops into a user's head adds to their cognitive load and distracts from the task. **Why it works:** Users are on a mission. They don't want to puzzle over labels, wonder what a link does, or decode clever marketing language. The less thinking required, th