dichtease
Dichtease is a concept in information design and human–computer interaction that describes balancing information density with perceived ease of use in artifacts such as dashboards, reports, and user interfaces. The aim is to present enough information for insight without overwhelming the reader, so that tasks can be completed accurately and efficiently.
The term combines the idea of density with ease of use. It is used primarily in design
Practitioners assess dichtease through metrics such as readability scores, task completion time, error rate, and user-reported
Applications include data dashboards, data journalism, educational materials, and instruction design. In software and web design,
Criticism and status: the term remains informal and variably defined; its boundaries overlap with established ideas