UX, Motion & Systems · UX & Interaction
Progressive Disclosure
also known as staged disclosure
Progressive disclosure shows only what users need at each moment and defers advanced or secondary options until requested. It reduces cognitive load and keeps interfaces approachable while still offering depth. It supports Hick's Law by limiting visible choices.
See it live — shadcn/ui · MUI · Ant Design
In the wild
A settings screen showing common options up front with an 'Advanced' section that expands on tap.