Design Consistency

Summary

Using the same patterns, components and terminology for the same kind of action or content throughout a product — consistency reduces cognitive load by letting users apply what they've already learned.

• 1Audit an app for inconsistent button styles or terminology across different screens.
• 2Learn why consistency (even a 'good enough' consistent pattern) usually beats a locally 'better' but inconsistent one.
• 3Preview Phase 8 (Design Systems) as the structural solution to consistency at scale.