Use progressive disclosure

Progressive disclosure is a design principle that allows designers to kill two birds with one stone. First, the method implies a step-by-step reveal of information to users, usually across several screens. This way, users don't get overwhelmed and don't get lost in a tangle of links, forms, and text blocks. Second, progressive disclosure allows content to be separated into several screens and avoids clutter.

How can you put this principle in place and reduce cognitive load for users?

• Divide information into several screens. This is even more relevant for mobile, where the space is as valuable as gold. Use it for sign-ups, onboarding, or long forms with more than 2 steps.
• Use popups, overlays, menus, and accordions. These components allow users to stay on the same page and access a piece of extra information on demand.