User Flows and Guided Paths Related features that belong together should be experienced as a single coherent journey — not as separate screens the user has to navigate between manually. A well-designed flow feels inevitable: each step leads naturally to the next, the user always knows where they are and what comes next, and the path fits the product's information hierarchy. When to Guide vs. When to Let Users Explore | Scenario | Pattern | |---|---| | Linear process with a clear end goal (checkout, signup, setup) | Guided step-by-step flow or wizard | | Complex task that benefits from breakin…