UX Design
Progressive Disclosure
Progressive disclosure is a technique of showing only the most important options first and revealing advanced ones as needed.
Why it matters
It keeps interfaces approachable for newcomers while still serving power users, reducing the overwhelm of seeing everything at once.
In depth
By deferring complexity, progressive disclosure lowers cognitive load and guides attention to what matters now. The challenge is choosing what to show first — defaults should cover the most common needs, with deeper layers a single step away.
Real-world example
A 'More options' link that expands to reveal advanced settings keeps the default screen simple while keeping power features within reach.
Everything in the core plan, plus priority support and shared workspaces.
Yes — upgrade or downgrade at any time, and we prorate the difference.
There is. It covers a single project with the essential features.
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