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Praveen Manchi
By Praveen Manchi
Feb 12, 20265 min
Cognitive Load
UX Laws
Design Patterns

Miller's Law: Why 7±2 Chunks Is the Golden Rule of UX

George Miller's landmark 1956 paper established that working memory holds 7±2 items. Understand how chunking and cognitive limits should shape every screen you design.

Miller's Law: Why 7±2 Chunks Is the Golden Rule of UX