What never changes - the fundaments of cognitive psychology and how it relates to modern CSS
About this talk
This talk explores the intersection of cognitive psychology and web user interface design, emphasizing the enduring aspects of human perception and cognitive limits. The speaker discusses key mental processes such as attention and memory, explaining how these insights lay the groundwork for effective user interfaces and usability. By examining the differences between evolving conventions and inherent cognitive limitations, the presentation highlights important examples that illustrate these concepts. The session also covers modern CSS advancements, such as the accent-color property, and addresses how these tools can enhance or compromise usability and accessibility on the web.