Why a Clock Widget Is Easier for Picking Time
Scheduling events and meetings online require user time input on a form. But selecting a time isn’t easy when users have to use a select menu.
Forms
Articles on designing intuitive form components
Why Formatted Data Fields Always Need Input Masks
In the world of forms, there are two types of data input found on text fields. There’s data input that has no format (characters only).
Why Users Abandon Forms with Select Menus
Form abandonment is like someone agreeing to meet up with you but then canceling last minute. Users who are interested in your site have no trouble starting the form.
Stronger Visual Cues for Text Fields
All clickable user interface elements need visual cues. Without them, users won’t know they're clickable. Buttons and links have size, color, placement, and shape.
Why Passphrases Are More User-Friendly Than Passwords
A user’s account on a website is like a house. The password is the key, and logging in is like walking through the front door.
Why the Confirm Password Field Must Die
Sign up forms are one of the trickiest web pages to design. Including and excluding certain form elements affects the conversion rate.
How to Remind Users They Changed Their Password
Doing the same action over a long period is how a habit develops. Users develop a habit when they type in their password to log in.