Make Progress Visible to User
Conceptual Design
Making progress visible means showing users where they are in a process and how far they've come. This leverages the goal gradient effect — people accelerate toward a goal as they get closer.
Progress indicators reduce uncertainty, set expectations, and motivate continued engagement.
Common patterns: Progress bars, step indicators, checklists, completion percentages, and milestone markers.
Quiz
Pass: 3/3 correct1. The goal gradient effect states that people:
2. The endowed progress effect means people are more motivated when they:
3. Which is an anti-pattern for progress indicators?