It’s a way to notice where product design may be asking more than nervous-system capacity allows — especially under stress.
This assessment isn’t a test or a scorecard.
It’s a way to notice where product design may be asking more than nervous-system capacity allows — especially under stress.
To get the most value:
Make a copy
Duplicate this assessment into your own workspace so your team can reflect together and add notes freely.
Review it as a team
Read each section slowly. Answer based on typical user states, not best-case scenarios.
Notice where answers differ
Differences in perspective are data. Pause where there’s hesitation or debate — those moments matter.
Resist optimizing too quickly
The goal is understanding, not fixing everything at once. Clarity comes before change.
Use scores as signals, not judgments
If you choose to score, let low or inconsistent areas point to capacity limits, not product failure.
Capacity
Entry and Orientation
Choice Load