How to Redesign Native Forms for Faster Input Selection
When users fill out a form, they must type or select their input. All you…
Forms
Articles on designing intuitive form components
Best Practices to Reduce Cognitive Effort on Checkout Forms
Filling out a form can frustrate anyone if it requires a high cognitive effort. A…
The Right and Wrong Way to Design a Multi-Column Form
The belief that multi-column forms have bad UX is a big fat myth. Many believe…
12 Unique Ways to Use Input Icons in Text Fields
Are you tapping into the full potential of your text fields? They can do so…
Stop Making Users Scroll Long State and Country Menus
When users fill out a form, they want a quick and smooth experience. Any friction…
Why Chips Should Replace Checkboxes and Radio Buttons
Traditional checkboxes and radio buttons have become a thing of the past. They’re outdated and…
One-Click vs. Two-Field Email Confirmation: Which Is Faster?
The one-click email confirmation field is the new and improved way to confirm emails on…
The Fastest Email Confirmation Field for Signup Forms
Email is always a required data field on signup forms. It's the linchpin that holds…
Use Autocomplete Fields to Reduce Cognitive Load
One of the most frustrating things is having a word you want to say on…
Stop Using Listboxes for Multiselecting Items
What component would you use when users need to select multiple items in limited screen…
Why Your Autocomplete Search Field Should Include Imagery
It's time for search fields to evolve. The web started with a basic search field…
The Flexibility Principle Applied to Forms and Menus
The working memory has limited capacity. Research shows that young adults can only hold 3-5…
Anatomy of a Good vs. Bad Sign Up Form
It’s hard to tell the difference between a good and bad sign up form at…
The Trick to Writing Error Messages That Won’t Frustrate Users
Technology fails you when it tells you there’s a problem without telling you how to…