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3 Sure Fire Python Streamlit Methods For Reducing Cognitive Load

How to use data storytelling with complex data without overwhelming your users

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John Loewen
Aug 22, 2025
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When we design data visuals, a cardinal rule is to never make our audience work harder than necessary to understand the story.

In the language of design, this idea is captured by the principle of cognitive load — the greater the effort to accomplish a task, the less likely the task will be accomplished successfully.

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