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Jakob’s Heuristic
Recognition Rather
Than Recall
Definition Minimize the user's memory
load by making elements, actions, and
options visible. The user should not have
to remember information from one part of
the interface to another. Information
required to use the design should be
visible or easily retrievable when needed. 1
iPad Pro 12.9-in. (4th gen) iPad Air (3rd gen) iPad (7th gen)
The Lion King
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