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critique-information-density

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Critique a rendered screen's density — cognitive load, content prioritisation, scanning patterns, and progressive disclosure. Use when a screen feels overwhelming. For the underlying choice-count principle, use `hicks-law` (interaction-design).

When to use

• Evaluate cognitive load
• Assess content prioritisation
• Analyze scanning patterns
• Review progressive disclosure
• Flag density failures
• Propose specific fixes for screen density

When not to use

• Underlying choice-count principle

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