The brain organizes visual stimuli as a whole rather than as individual parts for efficiency. For example, when looking at a chair, it recognizes it instantly without needing to focus on its specific components.
Gestalt principles from the early 20th century influence UX and UI design today. The law of proximity, a key gestalt principle, explains how people group elements based on proximity, giving designers power in layout decisions.
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