Narrow-Deep Interface
Also known as: Narrow-Deep UI, Wizard Interface, Step-by-Step Interface
A user interface design pattern that presents information across many screens, with only a small amount of content per screen. Users navigate through multiple sequential screens rather than scrolling through dense content. This approach reduces cognitive load by focusing attention on one piece of information at a time, making it particularly beneficial for users with cognitive impairments, memory difficulties, or attention deficits. Research shows narrow-deep interfaces lead to fewer omission errors compared to broad-shallow designs.
Category: user interface · cognitive accessibility · design patterns
Related: Broad-Shallow Interface · Cognitive Accessibility · Micro-Prompting