Laws / Perception
Law of uniform connectedness
Things that are visually connected (by a line, a shared background or a frame) are seen as more related than things that aren't.
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Connection beats proximity and similarity. A line or shared surface tells people these steps or items are one thing.
Rules to follow
- Connect sequential steps with a line or track.
- Put related controls on a shared surface; use it sparingly so it still means something.
- Group a label, value and action in one container when they act as a unit.