Make semantics familiar, context flexible, and decisions simple
Reuse learned behavior, adapt to context and ability, and remove friction without hiding necessary context.
Guidance
Stable semantics and hierarchy travel across presentations; layouts and inputs adapt to capabilities.
Do
- Keep recurring actions predictable
- Explain consequences in plain language
Do not
- Stretch one layout everywhere or equate empty appearance with simplicity
Verification contract
capability matrix plus semantics and comprehension review