presentprovide

Presentprovide is a term used in user experience design and decision-support research to describe the coordinated practice of presenting relevant information to a user while simultaneously provisioning the resources needed to act on that information. The idea emphasizes not only the visibility of choices but immediate access to actions that complete them, aiming to reduce friction between awareness and execution.

The word blends present, meaning to display contextually appropriate information, with provide, meaning to supply tools, links, or services that enable action. The approach draws on decision science and choice architecture, integrating information design with pathway provisioning.

In practice, presentprovide involves aligning content with actionable pathways. Examples include showing a product comparison alongside direct add-to-cart and checkout options, or explaining a medical option and immediately offering scheduling, cost estimates, or teleconsultation links. In software onboarding, it can pair feature explanations with one-click setup or guided tutorials that create an account or configure settings automatically.

Applications span e-commerce, healthcare, education, civic tech, and SaaS onboarding. Potential benefits include reduced cognitive load, faster task completion, and higher user satisfaction. Critics warn of risks such as manipulation, privacy concerns, and overprovisioning that could overwhelm users with options if not designed carefully.

See also: decision aid, choice architecture, guided onboarding, user experience design.