Improve Your Sign-Up Form with Off-White Text Fields
When designing an app, most designers put all their effort into the content pages but overlook the sign-up form.
Forms
Articles on designing intuitive form components
Why Infield Top-Aligned Labels Beat Floating Labels
Form field label alignment has evolved over time. It’s been five years since I first introduced infield top-aligned labels.
Why You Shouldn’t Use Solid or Underlined Text Fields
Text fields have evolved stylistically over the years. Designers are getting more creative with them, but sometimes a little too creative.
Why Toggle Tokens Are a Better Alternative to Checkboxes
What interface component would you use for selecting options from a large list? For most designers, checkboxes come to mind.
The Best Way to Display Text Fields
The most common interface component used to request information from users on forms is the text field. They come in various sizes, shapes, and styles.
Why You Should Use a Text Area for Address Form Fields
Have you ever filled out a form and froze on the address field? A research study found that users come to a confusing stop when they encounter the “address line 2” field.
Bad Practices on Phone Number Form Fields
The phone number is one of the trickiest fields to get right. There are many phone number formats users can choose from and they’re often unsure which format is valid.