5 Common Design Mistakes on Navigation Bar Buttons
Users rely on navigation bars to find information they need. If your navigation button labels and states aren't clear, they'll have trouble navigating.
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Articles on navigation menus and widgets
Why You Should Never Center or Right Align Your Logo
Many designers assume that center or right aligning their website logo will make their brand more memorable. Research has shown this assumption is not true at all.
Progress Bars vs. Spinners: When to Use Which
How would you feel if you asked someone at the store where an item was and they just stood there? You would probably get frustrated and move on.
Why the Footer Is the New Site Map
Years ago it was common practice to place a link to your sitemap in the footer navigation. Those days are over because the footer itself has become the new site map.
When to Use “Your” or “My” on Menu Items
Is the user interface an extension of the user or a separate entity that speaks to the user? This is a question designers need to answer when labeling their menu items.
When You Should Use a Breadcrumb Navigation
If you’re ever lost in a large territory, the first thing you’d want to know is where you are. Once you know that you can figure out how far you are from your destination.
Why Motor Impaired Users Need Skip Links
How well could you use a website if your hands had limited muscle control and movement? One task you’d have trouble doing is scrolling through web pages.