memory-load-reduction

name	memory-load-reduction
description	Use when reducing recall demands in navigation, onboarding, forms, or multi-step tasks for users with memory impairments, dyslexia, cognitive fatigue, or stress.

Memory Load Reduction

Use this skill when reviewing journeys that depend on short-term memory or remembering previous instructions. Focus on making important information visible when needed, rather than expecting users to recall it.

Identify Recall Burdens

• Look for instructions shown once and then hidden later
• Flag tasks that require remembering codes, rules, pricing, or prior choices across steps
• Check whether users must compare information across screens without support
• Consider memory difficulties related to age, fatigue, stress, or cognitive disability

Reduce Memory Demands

• Keep key information visible at the point of action
• Provide summaries, checklists, and persistent references across steps
• Use autofill, saved preferences, and smart defaults where appropriate
• Support review and confirmation before final submission

Output

• Highlight places where memory burden may cause errors or abandonment
• Recommend changes that support recognition and reference
• Prioritize improvements in multi-step and high-stakes flows